Université Protestante de Kimpese (Protestant University of Kimpese) is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of Songololo (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kongo Central. 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 Kimpese (UPK) is a coeducational Congolese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Université Protestante de Kimpese (UPK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UPK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.