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Top Universities in Rwanda

National University of Rwanda leads the 11 universities in Rwanda on research impact (235,576 citations). Next come Kigali Institute of Science & Technology (#2 in Rwanda) and Kigali Independent University (#3 in Rwanda). Across the whole list there are 22 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall
NU National University of Rwanda logo
#1 in Rwanda Rwanda

National University of Rwanda

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
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#1 in Rwanda · by research impact
235,576 citations · h-index 134
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3Top pick
KI Kigali Independent University logo
#3 in Rwanda Rwanda

Kigali Independent University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
1996Founded
2,882Students
—International
Admissions open
#3 in Rwanda · by research impact
1,892 citations · h-index 25
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8Ranked
KH Kigali Health Institute logo
Rwanda

Kigali Health Institute

Public University · 0 courses

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—International
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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
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11Ranked
UP Umutara Polytechnic logo
Rwanda

Umutara Polytechnic

Public University · 0 courses

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. National University of Rwanda has the largest research record in this group, with 235,576 citations and an h-index of 134. 6 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 11 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Kigali Independent University, founded in 1996. Kigali Independent University is the largest, with 2,882 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 14 bachelor's, 7 diploma and 1 master's. The most common subjects are Languages & Linguistics (6), Social Sciences & Psychology (3), Professional Accounting & Finance (2) and Media & Communication (2). The usual length is 4 years and 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). Université Catholique de Kabgayi offers the widest choice, with 22 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Rwanda?

National University of Rwanda (#1 in Rwanda), Kigali Institute of Science & Technology (#2 in Rwanda) and Kigali Independent University (#3 in Rwanda) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Rwanda are public?

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Rwanda?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do 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 courses in Rwanda?

Université Catholique de Kabgayi, with 22.

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