Established in 1991, Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (Free University of the Great Lakes Countries) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Goma (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), North Kivu. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bukavu, Butembo. 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 Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (ULPGL) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (ULPGL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 28 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Congolese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 