Verified university entry
University of Rwanda (UR)
University of Rwanda (UR) is a recognised university in Rwanda. Below is what AlmiStudy
records about it — only verified fields are shown; anything not confirmed
is deliberately left out rather than guessed.
CityKigali
RegionAfrica
TypePublic
SubjectsEngineering & Technology; Medicine & Health Sciences; Business & Management; Natural Sciences; Arts & Humanities; Social Sciences; Education; Law; Agriculture & Environmental Studies; Veterinary Medicine
AccreditationHigher Education Council (HEC), Rwanda — established under the Law establishing HEC; mandated to accredit, monitor, and regulate higher-education institutions in Rwanda. Public page lists all accredited public and private institutions.
Founded 2013 (consolidated by merger of 7 prior independent public institutions including KIST, KIE, KHI, NUR, ISAE, SFB, and UNATEK). Rwanda flagship consolidated public university, formed 2013 by merger of all previously independent public HE institutions. ~31,500 students. Seven colleges operating on eight campuses including Gikondo (HQ + Business and Economics), Nyarugenge (former KIST + KHI, Science and Technology), Remera (former KIE, Medicine and Health Sciences). Four African Centres of Excellence funded by World Bank. Multi-campus, multi-language (English / French / Kinyarwanda).
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