University of Rwanda (UR)

The University of Rwanda is Rwanda's largest higher education institution. UR was formed in 2013 through the merger of previously independent public institutions of higher education, the largest of which was the National University of Rwanda. The university's head office is in Kigali.

It is organized into six subject-based colleges:

College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS), )
College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM)
College of Business and Economics (CBE)
College of Education (CE)
College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS)
College of Science and Technology (CST)

The University has a total of 14 Campuses:

- Gikondo Campus - Remera Campus - Nyarugenge Campus -Huye Campus (Butare)

- Busogo Campus - Rubirizi Campus - Nyamishaba Campus - Nyagatare Campus

- Rusizi Campus - Kicukiro Campus - Musanze Campus - Rukara Campus

- Byumba Campus - Kibungo Campus

Vision

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 the quality of life.

Mission

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.

Objectives (to include):

Develop interdisciplinary, problem-based academic programs aligned with Rwanda’s development needs.
Integrate IT-based resources from around the world.
Ensure students have the leadership, entrepreneurship, and management skills needed to create employment.
Prepare students for service to their communities and country through applied service-learning programs nationally and internationally
Create applied, evidence-driven, research centers focused on problem-solving, aligned with Rwanda’s development needs.
Develop continuous education programs for upgrading skills and knowledge.