Overview
Founded in 1963, the University of Rwanda is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kigali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kigali Province. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Rwanda, University of Rwanda (UR) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Rwandan higher education institution. University of Rwanda (UR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 61-year-old Rwandan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Rwandan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very large-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Rwanda  |
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| Acronym | UR |
| Founded | 1963 Merger between National University of Rwanda (1963), Kigali Institute of Science & Technology, Kigali Institute of Education, Higher Institute of Agriculture & Animal Husbandry, School of Finance & Banking, Higher Institute of Umutara Polytechnic |
| Motto | Excellence in Education and Service to the People |
| Colours | Blue and white |
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University Location
| Address | Kigali Kigali Province Rwanda |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Rwanda's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Rwanda's Facebook page
University of Rwanda's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of Rwanda's YouTube channel
University of Rwanda's Instagram page
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