University of Rwanda

The University of Rwanda aspires to be one of the top universities in the world, producing entrepreneurial graduates committed to a sustainable society and is among top 10 universities in Rwanda.

Every course at this university includes a requirement for practical work-based projects. The University of Rwanda demonstrates its dedication to excellent academic standards by emphasizing knowledge discovery and advancement. This is Rwanda's largest institution of higher learning. The National University of Rwanda was the largest of the previously independent public higher education institutions that merged to establish the University of Rwanda in 2013. Alexandre Lyambabaje is the UR's vice-chancellor. Kigali is home to the university's headquarters.

The institution had 30,445 students in January 2015, with 28,875 undergraduates and 1,570 postgraduates. Rwandan natives account up 99.4% of UR students. It has 1,450 academics on staff, as well as 816 support and administrative personnel.

UR is involved in a variety of foreign partnerships. The University of Rwanda and Michigan State University established a joint MSc degree program in agribusiness in February 2015, with financing from the US Agency for International Development. The program intends to assist Rwandan women in establishing themselves in the agricultural sector. The university is receiving funds from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency to help strengthen Rwanda's research capabilities.

Founded: 2013

Location: Kigali

Website: www.ur.ac.rw