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The Institute
Since 2005, ISSNT has been training the statisticians, IT specialists and managers that the DRC needs in Goma.
About
A benchmark institution since 2005
Founded in 2005 in Goma, the Higher Institute of Statistics and New Technologies (ISSNT Goma) is a higher education institution recognised by the Congolese State. It trains professionals in statistics, data science, IT and commercial sciences.
Our programmes are aligned with the job market and extended by CIS-ISSNT, our research and consulting office: our students work there on real surveys for NGOs, businesses and institutions, from undergraduate to doctoral level.
2005
Year of foundation, in Goma
700+
Graduates working in NGOs, businesses and administrations
400+
Active Bachelor's and Master's students
30+
National and international partners
Milestones
Our history
Twenty years of building, step by step, up to the doctoral school.
2005
Foundation of ISSNT in the city of Goma.
2006
Official recognition by the Ministry of Higher Education (Decree No. 152).
2011
Definitive accreditation granted (Decree No. 206).
2023
Authorisation to co-organise a Doctoral School in Statistics and Computer Science (Decree No. 570).
What guides us
Vision
Being the reference
To be the benchmark in statistics, IT and management training in Central Africa.
Mission
Training useful executives
To train competent executives capable of contributing to the socio-economic development of the DRC and the region.
Values
Five commitments
Excellence, integrity, innovation, accessibility and social engagement.
Director General's Message
“Welcome to ISSNT Goma, the institute where academic excellence, innovation and integrity are everyday realities. We train competent, creative and responsible professionals, with rigorous support, market-aligned programmes and concrete projects with our partners.”
Célestin KIMANUKA RURIHO, PhD
Director General
Management Committee
Three managers ensure the day-to-day running of the institute.
General Management
Célestin KIMANUKA RURIHO, PhD
Director General. Manages the institute and the Computer and Statistics Centre (CIS-ISSNT).
Academic Affairs
Academic Secretary General
Programmes, teaching, examinations and student academic support.
Administration
Secretary General for Academic Affairs
Admissions, academic fees, personnel and campus management.
Partners
They work with us
International NGOs, United Nations agencies and public institutions: our partners welcome our students and graduates, and commission studies from CIS-ISSNT.
Want to join ISSNT?
Discover our Bachelor's and Master's programmes, then submit your pre-registration online.