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Kigali

University of Rwanda

Main administrative base is in Kigali, but operates as a multi-campus institution across various provinces.

2013
Founded
9
Campuses
41
Programs
Overview

Academic Heritage & Institution Profile

Formed from a merger of 14 institutions; ranked 6th among universities in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Times Higher Education 2024 rankings; hosts four World Bank-funded African Centres of Excellence. Operates a collegiate model consisting of seven specialized colleges.

Type

Public University

Legacy

2013

Primary Hub

Kigali

Main administrative base is in Kigali, but operates as a multi-campus institution across various provinces.

Total Presence

9 Campuses

Campuses

Our Strategic Locations Across Rwanda

Gikondo Campus

KK 737 Street, Gikondo, Kigali

Headquarters for the College of Business and Economics (CBE) and hub for postgraduate studies in Data Science.

Nyarugenge Campus

KN 67 Street, Nyarugenge, Kigali

Headquarters for the College of Science and Technology (CST).

Huye Campus

Huye, Southern Province

Hosts programs for the College of Arts and Social Sciences, Science and Technology, and Business and Economics.

Busogo Campus

Busogo, Northern Province

Headquarters for the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Science (CAFF).

Nyagatare Campus

Nyagatare, Eastern Province

Hosts the College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (CVAS) and agricultural engineering programs.

Rukara Campus

Kayonza, Eastern Province

Primary campus for the College of Education (CE).

Remera Campus

Remera, Kigali

Hosts the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) and weekend postgraduate education programs.

Rusizi Campus

Rusizi, Western Province

Hosts undergraduate programs in business and economics.

Rwamagana Campus

Rwamagana, Eastern Province

Specializes in Nursing and Midwifery programs.

Programs

Academic & Research Programs

Accredited

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Linguistics

College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)

Tuition800,000 RWF/Year

3 years
Accredited

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Literature

College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)

Tuition800,000 RWF/Year

3 years
Accredited

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Translation

College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)

Tuition800,000 RWF/Year

3 years
Accredited

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Journalism

College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)

Tuition800,000 RWF/Year

3 years
Accredited

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Governance

College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)

Tuition800,000 RWF/Year

3 years
Accredited

Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Sociology

College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)

Tuition800,000 RWF/Year

3 years
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