📚 How to Apply to Rwandan Universities
Complete step-by-step guide to university admissions in Rwanda. From application to enrollment, we cover everything you need to know.
📅Application Timeline
Main Intake (September)
July - August
Application period opens
September 1st
Academic year begins
Other Intakes
January & May
Some universities offer mid-year intakes
📄Required Documents
Academic Documents
- •High school certificate/diploma
- •Academic transcripts
- •Degree certificates (for postgraduate)
- •English proficiency certificate
Personal Documents
- •Valid passport
- •Birth certificate
- •Medical certificate
- •Passport-sized photos
🗣️English Language Requirements
Most programs in Rwanda are taught in English. International students from non-English speaking countries must demonstrate English proficiency.
Accepted Tests
TOEFL iBT
80+
IELTS
6.0+
Cambridge
FCE
University Test
Available
💳Application & Registration Fees
Undergraduate
Application FeeFree - 5,000 RWF
Registration Fee45,000 - 70,000 RWF
Health Insurance~80,000 RWF/year
Postgraduate
Application Fee10,000 - 15,000 RWF
Registration Fee60,000 - 80,000 RWF
Health Insurance~80,000 RWF/year
🚀Application Process
1
Choose Your Program
Research universities and programs that match your goals
2
Prepare Documents
Gather all required academic and personal documents
3
Submit Application
Apply online or through university admission offices
4
Await Decision
Universities typically respond within 1-2 weeks
5
Pay Fees & Register
Complete registration and begin your studies