Founded in 1996, Université Notre Dame du Kasayi (Notre Dame University of Kasayi) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kananga (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kasai-Occidental. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Kabinda, Tshumbe. 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 Notre Dame du Kasayi (U.KA.) is a very small coeducational Congolese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Notre Dame du Kasayi (U.KA.) 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, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Congolese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Congolese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. U.KA. 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.