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Université Libre de Kigali

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world rank  9733

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University Overview

Founded in 1996, Université Libre de Kigali (Kigali Independent University) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kigali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kigali Province. This institution also has a branch campus in Gisenyi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Rwanda, Université Libre de Kigali (ULK) is a coeducational Rwandan higher education institution. Université Libre de Kigali (ULK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 29-year-old Rwandan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ULK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Université Libre de Kigali's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Université Libre de Kigali's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Université Libre de Kigali' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Université Libre de Kigali's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Kigali Independent University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym ULK
Founded 1996
Motto Science and Conscience
Colours
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University Location

Address 102 KG 14 Ave, PO Box 2280
Kigali
Kigali Province
Rwanda
Université Libre de Kigali's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Université Libre de Kigali Phone Number 788 303 667
Université Libre de Kigali Fax Number
Other locations Gisenyi

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Recognition and Accreditation

Université Libre de Kigali's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université Libre de Kigali is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Rwanda

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Université Libre de Kigali's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Higher Education Council (HEC)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Université Libre de Kigali as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Université Libre de Kigali Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Université Libre de Kigali is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université Libre de Kigali's academic range and degree level offering.



Université Libre de Kigali: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Université Libre de Kigali Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Université Libre de Kigali Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Université Libre de Kigali categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Université Libre de Kigali.



Université Libre de Kigali: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Université Libre de Kigali's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Université Libre de Kigali Admission Info


Université Libre de Kigali's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Université Libre de Kigali's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Université Libre de Kigali's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Université Libre de Kigali's Admission Office Admission Office



788304086 (Kigali), 788303704 (Gisenyi)


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Université Libre de Kigali's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Université Libre de Kigali Size and Profile


Université Libre de Kigali's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Not reported.


Université Libre de Kigali's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Université Libre de Kigali's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Université Libre de Kigali's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported.


Université Libre de Kigali's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Université Libre de Kigali's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


Université Libre de Kigali's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Université Libre de Kigali is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Université Libre de Kigali Facilities


Université Libre de Kigali's Library University Library

Yes Visit Université Libre de Kigali's Library

Université Libre de Kigali (ULK) offers extensive physical and digital library resources designed to support and enhance learning and research.


Université Libre de Kigali's Housing University Housing

Yes

Université Libre de Kigali (ULK) housing offerings include separate hostels for male and female students, designed to provide privacy, comfort, and security.

Students at ULK can select room types based on personal preferences and budget, including:

  • Private single rooms: Self-contained rooms offering independence and quiet study space. Amenities include unlimited Wi-Fi, continuous water and electricity, and access to shared recreation areas.
  • Double occupancy rooms: Shared by two students, these rooms offer space for each resident along with the opportunity to build friendships. Amenities are the same as private rooms, including reliable Wi-Fi, water, electricity, and recreational facilities.
  • Four-occupancy rooms: Designed for four students, these rooms provide a communal living environment fostering community and social interaction. They include access to high-speed internet, continuous water and electricity, and recreational facilities.


Université Libre de Kigali's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Université Libre de Kigali's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Université Libre de Kigali Services


Université Libre de Kigali's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Université Libre de Kigali's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Université Libre de Kigali's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Université Libre de Kigali's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Université Libre de Kigali's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Université Libre de Kigali Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Université Libre de Kigali's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Université Libre de Kigali Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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