Established in 1963, Université de Kisangani (University of Kisangani) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kisangani (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tshopo. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Universitaire, République Démocratique du Congo (Ministry of Higher and University Education of the Democratic Republic of the Congo), Université de Kisangani (UNIKIS) is a medium-sized coeducational Congolese higher education institution. Université de Kisangani (UNIKIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 59 years old Congolese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIKIS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.