Established in 2002, Université Protestante de Lubumbashi (Protestant University of Lubumbashi) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Lubumbashi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Haut-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 Protestante de Lubumbashi (UPL) is a very small coeducational Congolese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Université Protestante de Lubumbashi (UPL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 20 years old Congolese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Congolese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.