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University of Bujumbura is the only institute of Burundi which had been established with an idea to provide a higher level of education to the masses. Established in 1964, the University of Bujumbura is located in Bujumbura, Burundi. The University of Bujumbura is the outcome of the merger of three institutes namely the Institute of Agriculture of Ruanda- Urundi, University Institute of Usumbura and the Faculty of Science of Usumbura.
In the initial years of its establishment the University of Bujumbura was controlled by the Catholic Church. Previously, the University in Bujumbura was in a very good condition; having well-developed infrastructure and facilities. But the continuous civil wars of Burundi have gradually led to the deterioration of the institute.
In 1965, the Bujumbura University opened a teacher’s training college, ENS (Teacher's school) for imparting training to the junior school staffs. Subsequently in 1972, ENA (National Advanced School for Administration) was set up for civil servants. Four non- university higher education institutions were set up in 1980 to train the technical staffs of the civil service and they finally merged with the University of Bujumbura in 1989. The sole reason of this integration was to optimize the proper use of resources apportioned for higher education.
Currently, the University of Bujumbura offers a wide range of technical and non-technical programs for the students of Burundi. The institute focuses on providing the best quality education to students, thereby promoting the overall growth of education in Burundi.
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