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National University of Rwanda

ยท Public University

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National University of Rwanda: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The National University of Rwanda is a public university in Rwanda. It suits students who want to study at a major national institution and can verify current admissions details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The available information does not list current subject areas or degree programmes. The universityโ€™s programme catalogue should be checked on its official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the official website to confirm the current application process, entry requirements, deadlines, and required documents. Because programme-level admissions rules are not listed, the exact steps need to be checked with the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish tuition fees here. Confirm the current fee for your programme and student status with the admissions office; also budget separately for living costs in Butare and everyday expenses in Rwanda.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, confirm the teaching language, entry documents, visa requirements, and whether your previous qualifications will be accepted for admission.

  6. How it compares

    Rwanda has 11 universities in total, so this institution sits within a relatively small national higher-education sector. Its scale and public status suggest a central role among universities in the country, but you should compare current programmes and admissions rules directly with other options before deciding.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about National University of Rwanda

What type of university is it?

It is a public university.

Which country is it in?

It is in Rwanda.

What is the official website?

http://www.nur.ac.rw/

How many universities are there in the country?

There are 11 universities in Rwanda.

Overview

The National University of Rwanda was the largest university in Rwanda. It was located at 2ยฐ36โ€ฒ58โ€ณS 29ยฐ44โ€ฒ34โ€ณE in the city of Butare and was established in 1963 by the government in cooperation with the Congregation of the Dominicans from the Province of Quebec, Canada. Its founder and first rector was Father Georges-Henri Lรฉvesque.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Rwanda.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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