University of Kigali

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University of Kigali, one of the leading private higher institutions of learning in Rwanda, commenced operations in October 2013 after receiving a definitive license to operate as a Private University. It is a fully accredited and chartered University by the Government of the Republic of Rwanda. The University of Kigali has two campuses: the main campus, located at Prester House in Kacyiru, Gasabo District, near Kigali Heights, approximately 3 kilometres from Kigali City Centre, and another in Musanze District, Northern Province, housed in the Prestigious RSSB Building.

The University began operations with only 35 students in October 2013 and has experienced remarkable growth in enrollment, surpassing 7000 students as of December 2023, representing over 33 countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe. This diversity reflects our commitment to internationalisation and world-class excellence. We attribute this growth to various factors, including a clear University vision, a well-articulated strategic plan, strategic partnerships, quality and market-driven programmes, and experienced faculty and staff members sourced regionally and globally. UoK has so far channeled to the market 9,465 (Undergraduates 5,787: Masters 1,687 & PGDE 1,991) graduates as of June 2024.

The uniqueness and added value of UoK lie in its status as a secular, locally founded, and supported University. UoK was founded by a team of promoters who conceived the noble idea of establishing a first-class Private University in Rwanda, offering market-driven, industry-relevant academic and professional programmes that meet the dynamic market demand, global competitiveness, and personal development goals. The promoters bring diverse skills, qualifications, and experiences, ranging from finance and accounting to monetary economics, urban planning, and extensive experience in international corporations, development finance, government, policymaking, business, and investments.

The University is managed by highly skilled professionals in academic and non-academic departments. Regarding faculty composition, the University surpasses the recommended academic qualification requirements set by the Higher Education Council, with 35.7% PhD holders. The institution maintains a 60:40 ratio of academic to non-academic staff, emphasising academics as the core focus of UoK.

The University enjoys partnerships with reputable Universities and Institutions across Kenya, Ghana, India, South Africa, Cyprus, Germany, Italy, Canada, the UK, Poland, among others. Additionally, UoK facilitates several international student exchange programmes with our Universities in Kenya and globally via the Erasmus and Erasmus+ supported by the European Union, providing students with international exposure, enhancing employability skills, experiencing diverse studying methods, and building international networks. Since its inception, the University has been committed to nurturing students to meet the dynamic needs of the labour market locally, regionally, and globally. UoK contributes to national development by producing skilled workforce across various fields and industries, significantly contributing to the national economy. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through its six schools: School of Business Management and Economics, School of Computing and Information Technology, School of Education, School of Law, School of Professional and Executive Programs, and Graduate School.