1 Master's University in Rwanda

Of the 1 Master's universities in Rwanda, Kigali Independent University ranks highest on research impact (1,434 citations). Université Catholique de Kabgayi (#4 in Rwanda) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 8 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

#3 in Rwanda Rwanda

Kigali Independent University

Public University · 7 courses in Master's

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—Tuition (indicative)

1996Founded

2,882Students

—International

Admissions open

#3 in Rwanda · by research impact

1,434 citations · h-index 17

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2Top pick

#4 in Rwanda Rwanda

Université Catholique de Kabgayi

Public University · 1 course in Master's

Master of Education SciencesMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#4 in Rwanda · by research impact

1,653 citations · h-index 18

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Université Catholique de Kabgayi has the largest research record in this group, with 1,653 citations and an h-index of 18.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Kigali Independent University, founded in 1996. Kigali Independent University is the largest, with 2,882 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Economics & Public Policy (2), Professional Accounting & Finance (1), Education (1) and International Law (1). The usual length is 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Kigali Independent University offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Rwanda for Master's?

Kigali Independent University (#3 in Rwanda) and Université Catholique de Kabgayi (#4 in Rwanda) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's in Rwanda?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's course take in Rwanda?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's courses start in Rwanda?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's courses in Rwanda?

Kigali Independent University, with 7, ahead of Université Catholique de Kabgayi (1).

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