Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lodja (University of Science and Technology of Lodja) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Lodja (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sankuru. 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 des Sciences et Technologies de Lodja (UST-LODJA) is a coeducational Congolese higher education institution. Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lodja (UST-LODJA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UST-LODJA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.