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Free University of the Great Lakes Countries

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world rank  11019

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Overview

Established in 1991, the Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (Free University of the Great Lakes Countries) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Goma (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), North Kivu. This institution also has a branch campus in Bukavu and Butembo. 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 Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (ULPGL) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Congolese (DRC) higher education institution. Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (ULPGL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 32-year-old Congolese (DRC) higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Congolese (DRC) higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ULPGL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Free University of the Great Lakes Countries
Colours Blue, yellow and green
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Campus Location

Address Avenue Karibu N°02, Quartier Himbi 1, Commune de Goma
Goma
North Kivu
Congo DR
Free University of the Great Lakes Countries Phone Number +243 990 903 157
Free University of the Great Lakes Countries Fax Number +243 977 556726
Other locations Bukavu and Butembo

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Free University of the Great Lakes Countries.

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's admission information.

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Free University of the Great Lakes Countries a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenue Karibu N°02, Quartier Himbi 1
Goma 368
(99) 776 8113
(99) 776 8113

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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Free University of the Great Lakes Countries.

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Control Type Control Type

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries is a private higher education institution.


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Entity Type Entity Type

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries is a non-profit higher education institution.


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's main facilities:


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's main services:


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Free University of the Great Lakes Countries is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Universitaire, République Démocratique du Congo

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1990


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Free University of the Great Lakes Countries's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)
  • Réseau des Universités Protestantes d'Afrique (RUPA)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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