Free University of the Great Lakes Countries
The Free University of the Great Lakes Countries (French: Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs, colloquially referred to by its acronym ULPGL), is a private Christian educational institution located in Goma, in the North Kivu Province of the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). ULPGL was founded in 1985, as a result of the Institut Supérieur de Théologie Protestante and was granted university status by the government in 1991. It is sponsored by six Protestant denominations, including two Baptists (CBCA and CEBCE), two Pentecostals (CELPA and CADAF), one Anglican (EAC), and one Methodist (CLMC).
| Latin: Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs | |
Former name | Institut Supérieur de Théologie Protestante (ISTP) |
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| Motto | Foi, Science, Action (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Faith, Science, Action" |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1985 |
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Academic affiliation | Agence universitaire de la Francophonie |
| Rector | Joseph Wasso Misona |
| Students | Over 4,000 (2015) |
| Location | , North Kivu , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Red, blue and yellow |
| Website | https://ulpgl.net/ |
With a vision to provide quality education and research tailored to the needs of the African Great Lakes Region, ULPGL consists of six academic faculties and other educational institutions, such as a nursery and primary school (EMP Kauta) and a secondary school (Metanoïa Institute). The university mainly attracts students from the Great Lakes region, which includes countries such as DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, and occasionally Uganda and Tanzania.