Established in 2010, Université de Kolwezi (University of Kolwezi) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kolwezi (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Katanga. 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 Kolwezi (UNIKOL) is a large coeducational Congolese higher education institution. Université de Kolwezi (UNIKOL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 11 years old Congolese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIKOL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.