{"id":2647,"date":"2025-06-08T15:55:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T15:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=2647"},"modified":"2026-05-18T17:31:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:31:29","slug":"universite-officielle-de-bukavu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/universite-officielle-de-bukavu\/","title":{"rendered":"Universit\u00e9 Officielle de Bukavu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

Universit\u00e9 Officielle de Bukavu (UOB) is a public university in Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, established in 1989. Over the years, UOB has built a reputation for practical training and community-focused research in eastern DRC, supporting students who want to work in fields that matter locally\u2014public health, food security, agriculture, and environmental conservation.<\/p>\n

UOB offers a mix of undergraduate and graduate programs, with recognized strengths in agronomy, medicine, and the social sciences. The university\u2019s partnerships with local institutions and international collaborators help it develop research and training designed to respond to regional challenges. On campus, students benefit from academic resources as well as Bukavu\u2019s cultural and learning environment.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversit\u00e9 Officielle de Bukavu (UOB)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1989<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nBukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.uob.ac.cd<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language of Instruction<\/td>\nFrench<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Calendar<\/td>\nOctober\u2013July<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition fees can vary by faculty, program length, and the academic year. Below is a general guideline for budgeting based on commonly published ranges for UOB programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fee (Annual)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Programs<\/td>\n$150\u2013$300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Programs<\/td>\n$200\u2013$400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical School<\/td>\n$400\u2013$600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doctoral Programs<\/td>\n$250\u2013$500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

When choosing a program at UOB, it helps to consider both your career goals and the kind of support you want (clinical exposure, fieldwork, or research-based training). UOB\u2019s offerings include:<\/p>\n