Founded in 2009, Université des Collines (Hills University) is a  private higher education institution located in the large city of Bujumbura (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bujumbura Mairie.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de lEnseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Burundi (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Burundi), Université des Collines (UDC) is a coeducational higher education institution. Université des Collines (UDC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 