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University of Kigali

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Overview

University of Kigali is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kigali, Kigali Province, Rwanda. This institution also has a branch campus in Musanze. Founded in 2013, University of Kigali (UOK) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Rwanda. UOK offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 12-year-old Rwandan higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 70-79%. This makes it a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. UOK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Kigali's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of Kigali's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

University of Kigali' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of Kigali's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
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Acronym UOK
Founded 2013
Motto Labour for the Future
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Location

Address KN 3 Road, PO Box 2611
Kigali
Kigali Province
Rwanda
University of Kigali's location map and satellite view Location Map
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University of Kigali Phone Number 788 303 385
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Other locations Musanze

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Kigali is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Rwanda

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2013


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of 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 University of 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

University of Kigali Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of 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 University of Kigali's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Kigali: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

University of Kigali Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Kigali Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of 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 University of Kigali.



University of Kigali: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Kigali Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Kigali website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Kigali Admission Info


University of Kigali's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Kigali is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Kigali's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Kigali has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Kigali's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


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


University of Kigali's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Kigali's Admission Office Admission Office

KN 5 Road, Boulevard de l'Umuganda
Kigali 00100
788687110


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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 University of Kigali's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Kigali Size and Profile


University of Kigali's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Kigali has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University of Kigali's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Kigali's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


University of Kigali's Control Type Control Type

University of Kigali is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


University of Kigali's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Kigali is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.


University of Kigali's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Kigali's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Kigali's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Kigali 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.


University of Kigali's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Kigali is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Kigali Facilities


University of Kigali's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Kigali's Library


University of Kigali's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Kigali's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Kigali's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Kigali Services


University of Kigali's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Kigali's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Kigali's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Kigali's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Kigali's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Kigali Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Kigali consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Business, Management and Economics
  • Faculty of Information Technology
  • Faculty of Law
  • School of Postgraduate Studies

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Kigali Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Kigali's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Kigali public or private?

University of Kigali is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is University of Kigali profit or non-profit?

University of Kigali is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Kigali in terms of enrollment?

University of Kigali has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Kigali in terms of academic staff?

University of Kigali's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is University of Kigali a coeducational institution?

University of Kigali is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Kigali use?

University of Kigali 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.

What religion is University of Kigali affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Kigali admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of Kigali's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Kigali's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Kigali UOK?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Kigali UOK located?

University of Kigali is located in Kigali, Kigali Province, Rwanda. Address: KN 3 Road, PO Box 2611.

Is University of Kigali UOK accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Kigali is accredited by Ministry of Education of Rwanda (since 2013).

Does University of Kigali offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Kigali offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Kigali have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Kigali provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Kigali have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Kigali offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Kigali offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Kigali offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Kigali have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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