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

23-05-2026

UR-Sweden Programme reviews progress and charts future collaboration

The management of the UR-Sweden Research Programme convened for its Annual Dialogue Meeting, a platform dedicated to reviewing progress, (…)

20-05-2026

Championing student voices : Irakoze’s journey in leadership and advocacy

Irakoze Bienvenue Delice, a third-year Nursing student at the University of Rwanda’s Rwamagana Campus, is making a meaningful impact (…)

16-05-2026

Experts convene to explore strategies addressing mental health challenges facing children and (…)

Mental health challenges among children and adolescents are increasingly emerging as a critical concern across Africa, affecting not (…)

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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

Management

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

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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.