It is not every day that we see the inauguration of a new faculty in a university, and even less so when it is a faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning. However, this is what is happening at the University of Kikwit (UNIKIK) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an initiative that deserves our full attention.
The announcement of the opening of this new faculty was made by the Rector of UNIKIK, Professor Alphonse Kapumba Nkodi, in an official press release recently issued. This new academic offering opens up many perspectives for students wishing to specialize in the field of architecture and urban planning, two essential disciplines for the development and planning of urban spaces.
Registration for the first preparatory year of this new faculty is already open for the 2024-2025 academic year. Graduates in construction and other technical options are thus invited to seize this unique opportunity by going to the management of academic services for the necessary formalities.
Unikik has a rich history, having evolved from private status to an autonomous university over the years. Since its creation, it has diversified its training offer by offering faculties of medicine, law, agronomy, economics and science. The addition of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning further enriches the range of options available to students seeking knowledge and skills in various fields.
This new orientation of UNIKIK is part of a dynamic of modernization and adaptation to the current needs of the job market. Indeed, professions related to architecture and urban planning are constantly evolving, and training qualified professionals in these fields is essential to meet the challenges of increasing urbanization.
In conclusion, the opening of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Kikwit represents a significant step forward in the field of higher education in the DRC. This demonstrates the university’s desire to train competent students committed to building a better future for their country.