Founded in 1959, Université Protestante du Congo (Protestant University of Congo) is a  private higher education institution located in the metropolis of Kinshasa (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Universitaire, République Démocratique du Congo (Ministry of Higher Education, Democratic Republic of the Congo), Université Protestante du Congo (UPC) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Université Protestante du Congo (UPC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 