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Butare, Rwanda

The UR is a singular, multi-campus institution offering a wide range of academic studies. As such, it provides opportunities for students to pursue a variety of programs - some that are quite specialized in nature, others that are multi-disciplinary and/or problem-based in focus.

#1757 Ranking
41 Scholarships
25,084 Students
9,030 Students (female)

History

The University of Rwanda (UR) was established by the Government of Rwanda. It resulted from the merge of the nation’s seven public Higher Learning Institutions into a consolidated entity governed by the Board of Governors and an Academic Senate with strong staff and student representation, along with the Vice Chancellor who is the University’s chief executive officer.

Education

To be a leading University that develops highly enterprising graduates prepared and dedicated to building a more just and sustainable society locally, nationally and globally, with appropriate innovations that advance quality of life.

Research

To support the development of Rwanda by discovering and advancing knowledge, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence , where students are prepared for lives of service, leadership and solutions.

Career

We provide career information services necessary for planning, achieving and maintaining employment. This includes information on occupations, skills, career pathways, trends in the labor market and training programs available to meet these goals and to prepare students for work.

University of Rwanda Scholarships

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ServiceScape Scholarship

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Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship

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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)

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Moving Mates Scholarship

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Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship

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1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative

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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation

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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute

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Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship

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Women Scholarship for International Students

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Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit

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$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship

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Dream Chaser Scholarship

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Jewish Heritage Scholarship

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Diamant Gerstein

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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship

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The Ramsay Centre

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Scholarship for students with disabilities

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Anonymous Hope Fund

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The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation

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Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation

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The MyUS Community Scholarship

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University Ranking

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

1757

2023

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2022

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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

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Housing services

Accommodation is a private arrangement for each student. There is limited accommodation in University hostels on each Campus. Allocation of rooms to campus hostels is managed by the Campus Director of Students Welfare. Due to limited rooms, priority is normally given to female students, first year students and students with serious social problems (identified by the Students Guild Council).

Library services

Welcome to the University of Rwanda Library services, URLS. As the Largest Academic Library in Rwanda, we are a key partner in teaching, learning, research and innovation. We provide diverse and user-focused services and collections in an inviting, collaborative, and innovative learning environment across 14 UR Campuses.

ICT services

Access to high-quality electronic systems, networks, and technical support staff, sufficient to meet the needs of students, Schools, and staff throughout the College

Campus life

To support the development of Rwanda by discovering and advancing knowledge, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence , where students are prepared for lives of service, leadership and solutions.

Sports facilities

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Basketball
Handball
Karate
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Chess

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023

GSSA 2023

The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2023. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!

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Student Reviews

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To study university it requires to be a hard worker in order to perform your studies well and it requirs to be perserverance in all your work.

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I liked discovery. Priorities ones qualities. Growth.

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