Established in 2000, Université Lumière de Bujumbura (Light University of Bujumbura) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bujumbura (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bujumbura Mairie.

Founded in 2000, Université Espoir d'Afrique (Hope Africa University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bujumbura (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bujumbura Mairie.

Established in 1960, Université du Burundi (University of Burundi) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Bujumbura (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bujumbura Mairie.