University of Rwanda

Quick figures

Snapshot · Real-time indicators

33,344

Student population

vibrant campus

Colleges

academic hubs

202

Undergraduate Programmes

bachelor pathways

242

Postgraduate Programmes

masters & doctoral

3,300

Masters Students

advanced programs

722

PhD Students

research scholars

EDUCATE, LEARN & RESEARCH IN RWANDA

WITH UR AT THE FOREFRONT

UR is actively pursuing solutions to urgent developmental challenges and is seeking meaningful, equitable, empowering, enlightening, and mutually beneficial partnerships to access global knowledge and expertise.

WE’RE ON THE RISE

Ranked in the world’s top 100 young universities

STUDENTS’ TESTIMONIES

The courses offered by UR are rated highly by students

FACTS & FIGURES

The University of Rwanda is a public research university

News Updates

12-06-2026

IT students earn global recognition at 10th Huawei ICT Competition in China

Eight UR students have demonstrated Rwanda’s growing excellence in digital innovation after securing top awards at the Global Final of (…)

11-06-2026

UR, Somali National University partner to advance research and academic collaboration in (…)

UR has signed an agreement with Somali National University to strengthen academic and research collaboration in areas critical to both (…)

06-06-2026

UR partners with MTN Rwanda to bridge the gap between education and employment

UR has entered strategic partnerships with MTN Rwanda cell to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, equipping the (…)

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Health Data

DST-HIRWA project empowers a new generation of health data scientists in Rwanda

Undernutrition

New study shows best approach to combat childhood stunting using special analysis (…)

Agricultural innovation

PhD research seeks to transform urban organic waste into sustainable agricultural (…)

Water Resources

A study reveals how coffee waste can provide a solution for clean water

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Monthly Publication

The UR Insight;a university newsletter

The UR Insight is our monthly newsletter, highlighting key events and activities across the university. It showcases major achievements and milestones in research and innovation, while also giving special attention to student life.