Université Cardinal Malula | |
| Type | Public university |
|---|---|
| Established | October 1, 2001 |
| Location | , 4°20′44″S 15°21′00″E / 4.3455°S 15.3500°E |
| Language | French |
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Cardinal Malula University (French: Université Cardinal Malula) is a public university located in Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The institution, named in honor of Joseph-Albert Malula, conducts its instruction primarily in French.
Cardinal Malula University was officially established on October 1, 2001, as part of a broader reform in the higher education sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It became autonomous through ministerial decree n°157/MINESU/CABMIN/EBK/PK/2010, issued on September 27, 2010. This decree was part of the government's initiative to decentralize higher education institutions and improve their efficiency.
Cardinal Malula University offers a diverse range of programs across multiple faculties:
These faculties aim to address national needs in agriculture, governance, health, and technology.
The university has produced several notable individuals who have contributed significantly to Congolese society: