Founded in 1994, Université Simon Kimbangu (Simon Kimbangu University) is a 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 Simon Kimbangu (USK) is a coeducational Congolese higher education institution. Université Simon Kimbangu (USK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. USK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.