Established in 1954, Université de Kinshasa (University of Kinshasa) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Kinshasa (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). 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 Kinshasa (UNIKIN) is a large coeducational Congolese higher education institution. Université de Kinshasa (UNIKIN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UNIKIN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.