University of Rwanda
Kaminuza y'u Rwanda Université du Rwanda | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 2013 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Council, Rwanda |
| Chancellor | Patricia L. Campbell |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Didas Kayihura Muganga |
Academic staff | 1,450 |
Administrative staff | 816 |
| Students | 30,445 |
| Undergraduates | 28,875 |
| Postgraduates | 1,570 |
| Location | Kigali , Rwanda |
| Language | English |
| Colors | UR Blue. |
| Website | www |
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. The University of Rwanda is ranked number one in the country by the Higher Education Council, 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. The university hosts a number of centres including four African Centres of Excellence established by World Bank. During the 2021–2022 academic year, the university had 31,506 students, with 2058 in Masters Programs and 324 in Doctorate Programs.