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    Kinshasa University

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    #17 of 30 things to do in Kinshasa
    Universities & Schools, Sights & Landmarks
    Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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    “Worth a visit”

    The UNIKIN or University of Kinshasa is also called Lovanium. It is because it was first started by... read more

    Reviewed 25 February 2018
    Steeve P
    via mobile
    “Old Site - not worth the trip”

    Very old site- roads are in bad shape. It is very sad to see that no work is done to freshen up the... read more

    Reviewed 24 August 2015
    Shirley K
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    MACHELEN, Belgium
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    One of few tourist attractions in Kinshasa, Kinshasa University preserves interesting artifacts and historical records in its museums.

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    One of few tourist attractions in Kinshasa, Kinshasa University preserves interesting artifacts and historical records in its museums.
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    11 reviews
    • Excellent9%
    • Very good9%
    • Average55%
    • Poor27%
    • Terrible0%
    24 Feb 2018
    “Worth a visit”
    23 Aug 2015
    “Old Site - not worth the trip”
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    Reviewed 25 February 2018 via mobile
    Worth a visit

    The UNIKIN or University of Kinshasa is also called Lovanium. It is because it was first started by professors from the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium), in 1954. Some buildings were later added. Until 1989, this university was recognized abroad. Today, it is still the...More

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    Reviewed 24 August 2015
    Old Site - not worth the trip

    Very old site- roads are in bad shape. It is very sad to see that no work is done to freshen up the buildings.

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    Reviewed 6 September 2014
    Nice for a university has a museum

    For a university it is nicely built and large. The area is very congested with traffic so plan on being caught in crowds. As with most universities, it has very limited funds so many of the buildings are a bit distressed. I was told that...More

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    Reviewed 9 October 2013
    Not sure how to review a University

    I had a good meeting with the prof I needed to meet and he was a good source of information. Everyone was very helpful.

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    Reviewed 14 August 2012
    Not much to visit here

    The Kinshasa univeristy (the "Lovanium") is the big public university of Kinshasa occupying a sprawling hilly area. Some parts date from the 50s and 60s and have some archeological charm. However most of the university is in bad need of maintenance and money. The roads...More

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