Haute École de Commerce de Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of the Congo · Africa
About
The Haute École de Commerce de Kinshasa (commonly abbreviated as HEC-Kin), formerly known as Institut Supérieur de Commerce de Kinshasa (ISC-Kin), is a public technical university strategically located on Avenue de la Déliberation in the Batetela neighborhood of Gombe, Kinshasa. It specializes in commerce and related disciplines. Its main goal is to train professionals in areas such as business, accounting, technical studies, and computer science. Its academic programs comprise general education courses, specialized technical and commercial training, and advanced courses tailored to each area of specialization. Established in 1964 as the École Supérieure de Commerce under the initiative of Father Gaston Bogaert and the Scheut Fathers, the institution has become one of Kinshasa's largest higher education centers, spanning a six-hectare campus and hosting an enrollment of approximately 29,971 students for the 2023–2024 academic year. HEC-Kin is known for its comprehensive facilities, including academic buildings, a library, student residences, and recreational spaces such as a football field and basketball court. The university operates under the governance of Ordinance Law No. 71-075, promulgated on 6 August 1971, and is supported by a workforce comprising administrative and technical personnel.
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