Established in 1955, Université de Lubumbashi (University of Lubumbashi) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Lubumbashi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Haut-Katanga. 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 de Lubumbashi (UNILU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Congolese higher education institution. Université de Lubumbashi (UNILU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 65 years old Congolese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNILU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.