Founded in 2004, Université de Bandundu (University of Bandundu) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Bandundu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kwilu. 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 Bandundu (UB) is a coeducational Congolese higher education institution. Université de Bandundu (UB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.