Founded in 1961, Université Shalom de Bunia (Shalom University of Bunia) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bunia (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ituri. 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 Shalom de Bunia (USB) is a very small coeducational Congolese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Université Shalom de Bunia (USB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 61 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 90-100% making this Congolese higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.