University of Rwanda

Quick figures

Snapshot · Real-time indicators

33,314

Student population

vibrant campus

Colleges

academic hubs

202

Undergraduate Programmes

bachelor pathways

242

Postgraduate Programmes

masters & doctoral

3,490

Masters Students

advanced programs

745

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

22-07-2026

UR earns Mastercard Foundation grant in recognition of excellence in health education and (…)

UR has reached another significant milestone after being selected among five African universities to receive USD 3 million through the (…)

10-07-2026

UR Students crowned Africa’s top winners in nuclear energy competition in Russia

Two University of Rwanda students have earned continental recognition after emerging as the top winners of the 2026 Atoms Empowering (…)

07-07-2026

Digital Transformation takes centre stage as UR validates its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan

UR convened a validation workshop for its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, bringing together stakeholders from government institutions, the (…)

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Water Mgt & Digital Health

Three staff earn PhDs, advancing solutions to Rwanda’s health and environmental (…)

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 (…)

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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.