Loyola University of Congo, also referred to by its acronym ULC, is a private
Roman Catholic
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higher education institution run by the Central Africa Province of the
Society of Jesus
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in
Kinshasa, the capital city of the
Democratic Republic of Congo
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. It was founded by the
Jesuits
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in 2016. The
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have pursued educational efforts in Kinshasa since 1954, and have named the university after the founder of the Jesuits,
Ignatius of Loyola
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History
Loyola University of Congo was born out of the merger of the Agroveterinary Higher Institute (ISAV) and the Faculty of Philosophy St. Peter Canisius, both located in
Kimwenza, Kinshasa. Loyola University inherited the infrastructures of these institutions. ULC organized departments of philosophy, agronomic and veterinary sciences, science and technology, social sciences and managements science, and business administration. ISAV has changed its name to
Faculty of Agronomic and Veterinary Science (FSAV).
Programs
FSAV does research in agriculture, veterinary, and sustainable development, where sustainability involves anthropological, social, and economic factors.
It offers programs at the bachelors and masters levels. Since 2016 it has worked in conjunction with the National Institute for Professional Preparation to enhance the food processing industry.
In September 2017 Loyola announced a partnership with the French
Institut catholique d'arts et métiers
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(ICAM) for collaboration in the training of engineers for industry.
See also
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List of Jesuit sites
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References
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Jesuit universities and colleges
Catholic universities and colleges in Africa
Educational institutions established in 2016
2016 establishments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo