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Universities in Rwanda by Town/City

Looking for a university in Rwanda located in specific town or city? uniRank provides a comprehensive 2026 directory of 19 recognised Rwandan universities that meet uniRank's selection criteria, listed by their main campus location, along with their country ranking position:

  • Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Rwanda.
  • Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
  • Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.

Rwandan Universities by town/city


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List of 19 Rwandan universities by main campus location
Town/City University #
Butare Catholic University of Rwanda 6
Byumba University of Technology and Arts of Byumba 13
Gitarama Institut Catholique de Kabgayi 16
Huye Protestant University of Rwanda 12
Kigali University of Lay Adventists of Kigali 9
Kigali Université Libre de Kigali 5
Kigali Adventist University of Central Africa 10
Kigali Mount Kigali University 14
Kigali University of Tourism Technology and Business Studies 11
Kigali University of Global Health Equity 3
Kigali Vatel School Rwanda 15
Kigali African Leadership University, Rwanda 2
Kigali University of Rwanda 1
Kigali University of Kigali 8
Musanze Institut d'Enséignement Supérieur de Ruhengeri 7
Nyagatare East African University Rwanda 18
Nyamasheke Kibogora Polytechnic 4
Nyanza University of Gitwe 19
Nyanza Institute of Legal Practice and Development 17
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are there in Rwanda?

There are 19 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Rwandan higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.

Which towns and cities have universities in Rwanda?

uniRank lists 19 accredited Rwandan universities and higher-education institutions according to their main campus town or city. The directory above identifies universities located in individual towns and cities throughout Rwanda.

Can I search this list by university alphabetical order instead of main campus location?

Yes. uniRank also provides an Rwandan Universities by alphabetical order for browsing institutions alphabetically rather than by their location.

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