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University of Kigali (UoK)

Kigali & Musanze, Rwanda

University of Kigali operates three dynamic campuses: the Main Campus in Kacyiru (Gasabo District, Kigali) opposite government ministries; the Remera Campus in Kigali; and the Musanze Campus in Northern Province (RSSB Building) serving the northern corridor.

2013
Founded
3
Campuses
Undergraduate & Masters
21
Programs

Accreditation

Accredited Chartered Private University by HEC Rwanda

Language of Study

English Medium

Active Intakes

January Intake • May Intake • September Intake

Levels & Campuses

3 Campuses • Bachelor of Science / Arts • Executive Master / MBA • Postgraduate Diploma

Overview

Academic Heritage & Institution Profile

Institutional Reputation & Standing

“Founded in 2013 and fully chartered by the Higher Education Council (HEC) of Rwanda, University of Kigali (UoK) is one of East Africa's fastest-growing higher education institutions. Renowned for its School of Business Management and Economics, School of Computing and IT, and School of Law, UoK provides an accelerated 9-trimester degree format, professional CPA/CIFA certifications, and automated KOHA libraries connecting over 8,000 local and international students.”

Type

Accredited Chartered Private University

Legacy

2013

Primary Hub

Kigali & Musanze, Rwanda

University of Kigali operates three dynamic campuses: the Main Campus in Kacyiru (Gasabo District, Kigali) opposite government ministries; the Remera Campus in Kigali; and the Musanze Campus in Northern Province (RSSB Building) serving the northern corridor.

Total Presence

3 Campuses

Programs

Academic & Research Programs

School of Law3 years100% English

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - LL.B

💰Starting from 966000

Foreign certificates require official NESA / HEC equivalence.

📥 Get 2026 Fees & Requirements PDF via WhatsApp
School of Computing and Information Technology3 years100% English

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Information Technology

💰Starting from 1001000

Foreign certificates require official NESA / HEC equivalence.

📥 Get 2026 Fees & Requirements PDF via WhatsApp
School of Computing and Information Technology3 years100% English

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science

💰Starting from 975000

Foreign certificates require official NESA / HEC equivalence.

📥 Get 2026 Fees & Requirements PDF via WhatsApp
School of Computing and Information Technology3 years100% English

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Business Information Technology (BBIT)

💰Starting from 975000

Foreign certificates require official NESA / HEC equivalence.

📥 Get 2026 Fees & Requirements PDF via WhatsApp
School of Business Management and Economics3 years100% English

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Local Governance

💰Starting from 902000

Foreign certificates require official NESA / HEC equivalence.

📥 Get 2026 Fees & Requirements PDF via WhatsApp
School of Business Management and Economics3 years100% English

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Marketing

💰Starting from 860000

Foreign certificates require official NESA / HEC equivalence.

📥 Get 2026 Fees & Requirements PDF via WhatsApp
Tuition & Financial Transparency

Academic Tuition & Fee Schedules

Official tuition rates and ancillary charges for University of Kigali (UoK) with zero hidden costs

Tuition Schedule by Faculty / Stream

AY 2026/2027
Faculty / StreamCampusPer SemesterAnnual Estimate
School of Law (Bachelor of Laws - LL.B Honours)
9 Trimesters: International $5,060 USD total ($110/module across 46 modules; ~$1,686 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,898,000 RWF total (63,000 RWF/module; ~966,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali Main Campus966,000 RWF$1686/yr
School of Computing & IT (B.Sc. Information Technology)
9 Trimesters: International $4,290 USD total ($110/module across 39 modules; ~$1,430 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 3,003,000 RWF total (77,000 RWF/module; ~1,001,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali & Musanze1,001,000 RWF$1430/yr
School of Computing & IT (B.Sc. Computer Science & BBIT)
9 Trimesters: International $4,290 USD total ($110/module across 39 modules; ~$1,430 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,925,000 RWF total (75,000 RWF/module; ~975,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali & Musanze975,000 RWF$1430/yr
School of Business (BA Public Administration & Governance)
9 Trimesters: International $4,510 USD total ($110/module across 41 modules; ~$1,503 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,706,000 RWF total (66,000 RWF/module; ~902,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali Main Campus902,000 RWF$1503/yr
School of Business (B.Sc. Marketing & Supplies Procurement)
9 Trimesters: International $4,290 USD total ($110/module across 39 modules; ~$1,430 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,584,000 RWF total (68,000 RWF/module; ~860,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali & Musanze860,000 RWF$1430/yr
School of Education (B.Ed. Early Childhood Development)
9 Trimesters: International $3,960 USD total ($110/module across 36 modules; ~$1,320 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,556,000 RWF total (71,000 RWF/module; ~852,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali & Musanze852,000 RWF$1320/yr
School of Business (B.Sc. Economics)
9 Trimesters: International $4,290 USD total ($110/module across 39 modules; ~$1,430 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,535,000 RWF total (65,000 RWF/module; ~845,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali & Musanze845,000 RWF$1430/yr
School of Business (B.Sc. Accounting)
9 Trimesters: International $4,290 USD total ($110/module across 39 modules; ~$1,430 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,379,000 RWF total (61,000 RWF/module; ~793,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali & Musanze793,000 RWF$1430/yr
School of Business (B.Sc. Finance)
9 Trimesters: International $4,070 USD total ($110/module across 37 modules; ~$1,356 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,331,000 RWF total (63,000 RWF/module; ~777,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali & Musanze777,000 RWF$1356/yr
Graduate School (Executive Master of Business Administration - EMBA)
2-Year Program: International $4,160 USD total ($320/module; ~$2,080 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,912,000 RWF total (224,000 RWF/module; ~1,456,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali Main Campus1,456,000 RWF$2080/yr
Graduate School (Master of Education Management and Administration)
2-Year Program: International $3,000 USD total ($270/module; ~$1,500 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,530,000 RWF total (230,000 RWF/module; ~1,265,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali & Musanze1,265,000 RWF$1500/yr
Graduate School (MBA in Accounting and Finance)
2-Year Program: International $3,500 USD total ($270/module; ~$1,750 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,496,000 RWF total (192,000 RWF/module; ~1,248,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali Main Campus1,248,000 RWF$1750/yr
Graduate School (Master of Science in Information Technology)
2-Year Program: International $3,240 USD total ($270/module; ~$1,620 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,400,000 RWF total (200,000 RWF/module; ~1,200,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali Main Campus1,200,000 RWF$1620/yr
Graduate School (Masters in Finance, Economics, Project Mgmt, Public Policy)
2-Year Program: International $3,240 USD total ($270/module; ~$1,620 USD/yr) | Local/EAC: 2,304,000 RWF total (192,000 RWF/module; ~1,152,000 RWF/yr).
Kigali & Musanze1,152,000 RWF$1620/yr
School of Education (Postgraduate Diploma in Education - PGDE)
3 Trimesters: Local/EAC 814,000 RWF total (74,000 RWF per module across 11 modules).
Kigali & Musanze407,000 RWF$750/yr

Application & Registration

Application Fee:$20
Non-refundable application processing fee.
Registration (per_year):$25
Annual academic registration and student guild contribution.
Application fees are one-time non-refundable upon file creation.

Insurance & Dissertation Fees

Undergraduate Dissertation & Defense Fee150,000 RWF
Graduating Bachelor candidates in Trimester 9
Master's Thesis Examination & Defense Fee350,000 RWF
Final-year Master's degree candidates
Dissertation charges apply strictly during the final graduating year.

Official University Direct Bank Accounts

Pay tuition directly to the institution. Zero agent commissions or third-party markup.

Verified Direct Invoicing
Bank of Kigali (BK)RWF

Account Number

00040-00694857-45

University of Kigali Main Tuition Account

Bank of Kigali (BK)USD

Account Number

00040-00694858-46

SWIFT / BIC:BKIGRWRW

International Student USD Wire Transfers

Equity Bank RwandaRWF

Account Number

4002200371489

Kigali & Musanze Campuses

I&M Bank RwandaRWF

Account Number

20001082001

Postgraduate & Executive Degree Fees

Security Notice: Never transfer tuition or registration fees to personal accounts or independent brokers. All payments must be made strictly to the official university accounts listed above or on campus with an authorized official receipt.

Admissions & Eligibility

Admissions, Equivalence & Visa Blueprint

General Bachelor's Admission Criteria

University of Kigali (UoK) admits candidates holding an accredited secondary certificate or certified foreign equivalent adhering to national HEC standards:

  • Completion of Upper Secondary School (Senior 6) with at least two principal passes in relevant subjects complying with Higher Education Council (HEC) criteria.
  • Basic level proficiency in English language (medium of instruction across all programs).
  • Notarized/certified copy of Advanced Level Secondary School Certificate (Senior 6) and progressive transcripts.
  • Proof of valid Medical Insurance coverage (mandatory prior to enrollment).
  • Valid National Identity Card (Rwandan nationals) or valid International Passport (international applicants).
Admissions Evaluation
Credential Evaluation Support

Unsure if your high school certificate meets the equivalence criteria? Send your grades to our admissions team for immediate verification.

Check Your Eligibility (WhatsApp)

Country-Specific Requirements for MENA & African Students

Specific high school credential evaluation criteria and NESA equivalence benchmarks.

Full NESA Equivalence Guide
SudanNESA Equivalence

Recognized Certificate

Sudanese Secondary School Certificate (الشهادة السودانية)

Minimum Grade Criteria

50% minimum for Business & Humanities; 65%+ for Computer Science & IT; 75%+ for Health Sciences & Nursing; 80%+ for Medicine.

Special Guidance & Procedures

Direct admission with official copies of the Sudanese Certificate. If original certificates are delayed due to local circumstances, provisional evaluation is available with university registrar approval.

Guaranteed NESA EquivalenceApplication Steps
EgyptNESA Equivalence

Recognized Certificate

Egyptian General Secondary Certificate (Thanaweya Amma - الثانوية العامة)

Minimum Grade Criteria

Scientific track (علمي علوم) 75%+ for Medicine & Health Sciences; Scientific Math track (علمي رياضة) 65%+ for Engineering & IT; 55%+ for Business.

Special Guidance & Procedures

Requires authentication by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs before online submission to NESA via irembo.gov.rw.

Guaranteed NESA EquivalenceApplication Steps
ChadNESA Equivalence

Recognized Certificate

Chadian Baccalauréat (Baccalauréat Tchadien)

Minimum Grade Criteria

Série C or D for Applied Sciences, Engineering & Health; Série A or G for Economics, Law & Social Sciences.

Special Guidance & Procedures

Bilingual Francophone applicants can enter directly. Intensive English bridge modules are provided during Year 1 to support academic transition.

Guaranteed NESA EquivalenceApplication Steps
Saudi Arabia & GCCNESA Equivalence

Recognized Certificate

General Secondary Certificate / American Diploma / Cambridge IGCSE

Minimum Grade Criteria

Cumulative GPA 70%+ or minimum 2 Principal Passes at A-Level (or equivalent).

Special Guidance & Procedures

Expedited digital equivalence via Irembo. GCC students pay direct standard university tuition with zero agency markup.

Guaranteed NESA EquivalenceApplication Steps
Campuses

Our Strategic Locations Across Rwanda

GEOGRAPHICAL FOOTPRINT
01

Main Campus (Kacyiru)

KN 5 Road, Blvd Umuganda, Kacyiru, Gasabo, Kigali (P.O. Box 2611)

The flagship central campus in the diplomatic and administrative heart of Kigali, housing university leadership, the Graduate School, the School of Law, School of Business, and state-of-the-art computer labs.

02

Musanze Campus

RSSB Building, RN4 Musanze-Rubavu Road, Musanze, Northern Province

Serving the Northern Province and cross-border students, offering full undergraduate and graduate academic programs equipped with digital library access and modern lecture rooms.

03

Remera Campus

Remera, Gasabo District, Kigali, Rwanda

A dedicated metropolitan academic hub supporting business, accounting, and professional executive education.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Admissions & Student Life Questions

Have another question? Ask an advisor
University of Kigali structures academic fees on a per-module basis across 9 trimesters. For undergraduate programs, International students pay an official rate of $110 USD per module (totaling between $3,960 and $5,060 USD for the entire degree depending on total credit modules). Local and EAC students pay between 61,000 RWF and 77,000 RWF per module (totaling between 2,331,000 RWF and 3,003,000 RWF for the full 3-year program).