Université Pédagogique Nationale
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The Université Pédagogique Nationale (meaning "National Pedagogical University"), formerly named the Institut Pédagogique National, colloquially referred to by its acronym UPN, is a public institution of higher education dedicated to training teachers, enhancing their skills, and promoting studies and research in applied pedagogy. Located in the Ngaliema commune of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the university is led by Professor Masanga Maponda Anastasie. Established in 1961, it is the first pedagogical university in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2][3][4]
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Latin: Université Pédagogique Nationale | |
Former name | Institut Pédagogique National |
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Type | Public, state funded university |
Established | September 22, 1961; 62 years ago (1961-09-22) |
Rector | Anastasie Masanga Maponda (since 2021)[1] |
Academic staff | 700 (2022) |
Students | Over 20,000 (2022) |
Location | , |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Yellow, blue and white |
Website | https://www.upnrdc.net/upn/ |
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