Universities in Rwanda by Town/City
2026 University Directory by Location New
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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| Town/City | University | #Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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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.
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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.
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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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