University of Rwanda

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31,042

Student population

Colleges

Undergraduate Programmes

138

Postgraduate Programmes

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

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The courses offered by UR are rated highly by students

FACTS & FIGURES

The University of Rwanda is a public research university

News Updates

27-02-2026

UR community rallies behind national anti-corruption efforts

UR hosted an Anti-Corruption Awareness event that brought together the Deputy Ombudsman, university leaders, lecturers, and students in (…)

18-02-2026

Denmark–Rwanda partnership to transform research and innovation at UR

Denmark’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, visited UR where he was received by the University’s leadership alongside (…)

14-02-2026

602 Health Sciences students mark White Coat Ceremony

A total of 602 students in Medicine and Surgery, Clinical Psychology, Pharmacy, and Dental Surgery were honored during the annual White (…)

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Water Resources

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

Management

Award-winning research shows the role of international innovation hubs in Africa’s (…)

Water Resources

New research seeks to provide insights on safeguarding groundwater for communities

Public health

New policy brief outlines how public–private partnerships can expand health care (…)

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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.