Founded in 1963, University of Rwanda is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kigali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kigali Province. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Rwanda, University of Rwanda (UR) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Rwandan higher education institution. University of Rwanda (UR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 60 years old Rwandan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Rwandan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University of Rwanda |
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Acronym | UR |
Founded | 1963 Merger between National University of Rwanda (1963), Kigali Institute of Science & Technology, Kigali Institute of Education, Higher Institute of Agriculture & Animal Husbandry, School of Finance & Banking, Higher Institute of Umutara Polytechnic |
Motto | Excellence in Education and Service to the People |
Colours | Blue and white |
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Address | Kigali Kigali Province Rwanda |
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Tel | +250 |
Fax | +250 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
International students |
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades |
Admission Rate | 60-70% |
Admission Office | BP 117, University Venue Butare 530053 |
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Student Enrollment | 30,000-34,999 |
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Academic Staff | 1,000-1,499 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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