​The University of Kinshasa ranks first in the Democratic Republic of Congo and occupies 2624th place worldwide according to EduRank's 2025 ranking. She is among the top 50 % in 36 research fields. This ranking is based on three criteria:​

• Scientific production: The university has 6,342 academic publications and 81,719 citations.​

• Alumni Impact: The influence of alumni is taken into account.

• Impact and influence of alumni : The impact of distinguished alumni contributes to the university's ranking.​

In the field of biology, the university ranks 100th in Africa and 2300th worldwide, with 4,114 publications and 65,546 citations. In medicine, she is ranked 71st in Africa and 1784th in the world, with a total of 3,919 publications and 66,998 citations. In social sciences and humanities, it ranks 91st in Africa and 2522nd worldwide, with 3,533 publications and 42,359 citations. ​

Founded in 1954, the University of Kinshasa is the oldest institution of higher education in the country.

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