Tuition Fees & Costs

Understand tuition fees, registration costs, and financial planning for studying at universities in Rwanda.

Cost Comparison

STEM vs Non-STEM Program Fees

Rwandan universities categorize programs into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and Non-STEM fields, with different tuition fee structures for each category.

STEM Fields

Medicine & Engineering
Computer Science
Natural Sciences

Average Tuition

550 - 2000$ USD / Year

Non-STEM

Business & Economics
Law & Political Science
Arts & Humanities

Average Tuition

550 - 850$ USD / Year

Note: Private universities may have higher tuition ranges exceeding these averages. Specialized programs like Medicine in private institutions can range higher.

Price Structure

Fee Categories & Structures

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One-time Fees

Application FeeFree - 15,000 RWF

Registration Fee45,000 - 80,000 RWF

Admission FeeVaries by university

Recurring Fees

Tuition Fee600,000 - 2,850,000 RWF/year

Health Insurance80,000 - 180,000 RWF/year

Student Visa20,000 RWF/year

Note: the dollar equivalent may vary based on current exchange rates which equal 1 USD = ~1,450 RWF, additional costs such as accommodation, books, and personal expenses are not included.

Comparison

University Fee Comparison Guide

University / Institution	STEM Fields	Non-STEM	Reg. Fee
INES-Ruhengeri	1.0M - 2.8M RWF	600K - 900K RWF	50,000 RWF
University of Rwanda	800K - 2.0M RWF	500K - 800K RWF	60,000 RWF
University of Kigali	924,000 RWF	852,000 RWF	45,000 RWF
UNILAK	745,200 RWF	662,400 RWF	50,000 RWF

Note on Statistics: Fees presented are annual estimates for international students. Individual universities may update pricing per academic year. All calculations are in Rwandan Francs (RWF).

Process & Timeline

Payment Procedures & Deadlines

Payment Methods

Direct bank transfers to official accounts
Mobile Money (MTN, Airtel Money)
On-campus payments at the finance office
Global transfers via SWIFT or Western Union

Payment Schedule

Registration and first installment upon entry
Standard options for annual or semester payments
Strict adherence to institutional deadlines
Scholarship deductions applied automatically

Support & Aid

Scholarships & Financial Aid Options

Various scholarships and financial aid opportunities are available for international and local students pursuing higher education in Rwanda.

Government Support

Rwanda Excellence Scholarships
MasterCard Foundation Scholars
World Bank ACE Scholarships

Institutional Aid

Merit-based Internal Scholarships
Need-based Financial Assistance
Sports & Talents Scholarships

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Application Note

Most scholarship applications open simultaneously with the standard admission period. We recommend preparing your motivational essay and financial statements in advance.