University of Rwanda
Kigali
Founded 2013 • Public University
Type
Public University
Founded
2013
Location
Kigali
Main administrative base is in Kigali, but operates as a multi-campus institution across various provinces.
Campuses
8 Campuses
Reputation & Standing
Largest higher-education institution and ranked #1 in Rwanda by the Higher Education Council; hosts 4 World Bank-funded African Centres of Excellence (ACEs). Formed from the merger of 7 pre-existing institutions (UNR, KIST, KIE, ISAE, SFB, UP, KHI).
Campuses
Gikondo Campus
Gikondo, Kigali
Headquarters for College of Business & Economics (CBE)
Remera Campus
Kimironko, Kigali
Houses College of Medicine & Health Sciences (CMHS) programs
Nyarugenge Campus
Central Kigali
Houses College of Science & Technology (CST) programs
Huye Campus
Huye, Southern Province
Major campus, houses College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) - largest campus
Busogo Campus
Musanze, Northern Province
Houses College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences & Veterinary Medicine (CAVM)
Nyagatare Campus
Nyagatare, Eastern Province
Focus on Agriculture and related programs
Rukara Campus
Rukara, Eastern Province
Headquarters for College of Education (CE)
Rusizi Campus
Rusizi, Western Province
Focus on Business & Economics programs (New addition)
Academic Programs
Medicine & Surgery
Pharmacy
Nursing
Physiotherapy
Clinical Medicine
University of Rwanda offers extensive postgraduate programs across all colleges. September and April intakes available. Contact university for specific program requirements.