University of Rwanda

Not to be confused with National University of Rwanda.
University of Rwanda
Kaminuza y'u Rwanda
Université du Rwanda
TypePublic
Established2013 (2013)
AccreditationHigher Education Council, Rwanda
ChancellorPatricia L. Campbell
Vice-ChancellorDr. Didas Kayihura Muganga
Academic staff
1,450
Administrative staff
816
Students30,445
Undergraduates28,875
Postgraduates1,570
Location
Kigali
,
Rwanda
LanguageEnglish[1]
Colors  UR Blue.
Websitewww.ur.ac.rw

University of Rwanda (Kinyarwanda: Kaminuza y'u Rwanda, French: Université du Rwanda) is a public collegiate, multi campus university based in Kigali, Rwanda. Formed in 2013 through the merger of previously independent education institutions, the University of Rwanda is the largest education institution in Rwanda.[2][3][4][5] The University of Rwanda is ranked number one in the country by the Higher Education Council,[6] an organ established by the Government of Rwanda.

Today the University of Rwanda is composed of six independent and self-governing colleges operating on eight campuses.[7] The university hosts a number of centres including four African Centres of Excellence established by World Bank.[7][8] During the 2021–2022 academic year, the university had 31,506 students, with 2058 in Masters Programs and 324 in Doctorate Programs.[9]

  1. ^ Koenig, Ann M. (9 September 2014). "Rwanda: Reorganization of public higher education underway". American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Archived from the original on 30 April 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Itegeko rishyiraho Kaminuza y'u Rwanda (UR) rikanagena inshingano, ububasha, imiterere n'imikorere byayo/Law establishing the University of Rwanda (UR) and determining its mission, powers, organisation and functioning/Loi portant création de l'Université du Rwanda (UR) et déterminant ses missions, sa compétence, son organisation et son fonctionnement". Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda (Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y'u Rwanda/Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda). Republic of Rwanda Office of the Prime Minister. 23 September 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  3. ^ Kwizera, Charles (5 April 2013). "Rwanda moves on with One University plan". The Independent. Kampala. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  4. ^ MacGregor, Karen (21 June 2014). "A new university, new international leader, new future". University World News. No. 325. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  5. ^ "Institutes of higher learning to merge with University of Rwanda". The East African. 2020-08-31. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  6. ^ "Final Report on Ranking of Higher Education Institutions in Rwanda" (PDF).
  7. ^ a b "University of Rwanda Publication" (PDF).
  8. ^ "EASTERN & SOUTHERN AFRICA HIGHER ACE II EDUCATION CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT by World Bank" (PDF).
  9. ^ "UR FACTS AND FIGURES December 2022" (PDF).