Université Lumière d’Afrique · Kolwezi
Shape minds.Light up Africa’s future.
At Université Lumière d’Afrique, we make knowledge, innovation and academic excellence the foundations of a sustainable future for Africa.
Our identity
An African university open to the world
Université Lumière d’Afrique is a higher education institution located in Kolwezi, in Lualaba province. It makes knowledge a tool for social and economic transformation.
True to its motto, it trains free, rigorous and responsible minds, able to light the way for their communities and meet the challenges of their time.
Vision
To become an African university recognised worldwide for its academic excellence, innovative research and societal impact.
Mission
To train competent leaders and professionals able to transform Africa and contribute to global challenges through quality, inclusive and sustainable education.
Our values
- ExcellenceAcademic rigour and high standards guide every course we teach.
- InnovationWe encourage curiosity, creativity and new solutions.
- OpennessThe dialogue between cultures and disciplines enriches our community.
- SustainabilityWe train responsible actors for Africa’s sustainable development.
- InclusionEvery talent deserves fair access to quality education.
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- Faculties
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- Programmes
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- Research centres
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- Website languages
Faculties
Pathways to build tomorrow
Discover some of our faculties and find the programme that matches your ambition.
Research and innovation
Ideas that light the future
Discover the university’s four research centres.
Mining Management Centre
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Why choose UNILAF?
A university experience that makes sense
Six reasons to join a community that believes in your potential.
Academic excellence
Demanding teaching focused on rigour and success.
Personalised support
Attentive guidance so every student can reveal their potential.
Innovation and research
Four research centres to explore tomorrow’s challenges.
International openness
A bilingual university open to exchange and mobility.
Employability and professional integration
Pathways designed to prepare for concrete, in-demand careers.
African and human values
Solidarity, dignity and commitment to serving communities.
International
Africa at heart, the world on the horizon
UNILAF is building a bilingual university open to academic exchange and international collaboration.
Admissions
Your future starts here
Contact the university to learn about study opportunities at UNILAF.