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Rwanda has approximately 30 universities and higher learning institutions, including public and private universities. The exact number can vary slightly depending on the inclusion of newly established institutions or technical schools. Here's a list of some notable universities in Rwanda:

1. UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA
• Type of University: Public University
• Levels: Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programs.
• Location: Six campuses for their respective Colleges:

1. College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)
Main Location: Huye Campus, Southern Province
2. College of Business and Economics (CBE)
Main Locations: Gikondo Campus (Kigali) and Huye Campus
3. College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM)
Main Location: Busogo Campus, Northern Province
4. College of Education (CE)
Main Locations: Rukara Campus (Eastern Province) and Remera Campus (Kigali)
5. College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS)
Main Locations: Nyarugenge Campus (Kigali) and Huye Campus
6. College of Science and Technology (CST)
Main Location: Nyarugenge Campus (Kigali)

2. RWANDA POLYTECHNIC
• University type: Public (Technical and Vocational)
• Location: Eight campuses for respective eight constituent colleges (IPRCs):

1. IPRC Kigali – Located in the capital city, Kigali
2. IPRC Musanze – Located in the Northern Province
3. IPRC Huye – Situated in the Southern Province
4. IPRC Kicukiro – Located in the Kicukiro district of Kigali
5. IPRC Nyundo – Located in the Western Province
6. IPRC Karongi – Also located in the Western Province
7. IPRC Ngoma – Located in the Eastern Province
8. IPRC Tumba – Situated in the Southern Province

3. AFRICAN LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY (ALU)
• University type: Private
• Levels: Undergraduate programs.
• Location: Kigali Innovation City, Kigali.

4. KEPLER COLLEGE
• University type: Private
• Levels Offered: Undergraduate.
• Location: Kigali.
Kepler College also collaborates with SNHU (Southern New Hampshire University from USA) for degree programs which allow students who pursue these programs to gain an international degree

5. UNIVERSITY OF GLOBAL HEALTH EQUITY (UGHE)
• University type: Private, international
• Levels Offered: Undergraduate and Postgraduates
• Location: Burera District.

6. RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE (RICA)
• University Type: Public
• Levels: Undergraduate program
• Location: Bugesera, Rwanda.

7. CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY AFRICA (CMU-AFRICA)
• University type: Private university
• Levels: Master's programs.
• Location: Kigali Innovation City, Kigali.

8. INES RUHENGERI (INES)
• University type: Private
• levels: Undergraduate and graduate programs
• Location: Ruhengeri, Northern Province

9. AFRICA HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY (AHSU)
• University type: Private
• Levels; Undergraduate and postgraduate programs
• Location: Kigali City, Kicukiro district

10. EAST AFRICAN UNIVERSITY RWANDA (EAUR)
• Type: Private
• Levels: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
• Location: Kigali city and Nyagatare

11. MOUNT KIGALI UNIVERSITY (MKU)
• University type: Private
• Levels Offered: Undergraduate and postgraduate.
• Location: Kigali.

12. AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (AIMS) RWANDA
• University type: Private
• Levels: Master’s and PhD programs.
• Location: Kigali.

13. UNIVERSITY OF KIGALI (UOK)
• University type: Private
• Levels: Undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Location: Kigali.

14. ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL AFRICA (AUCA)
• University Type: Private
• Levels: Undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Location: Kigali city

15. KIGALI INDEPENDENT UNIVERSITY (ULK)
• University type: Private
• Levels: Undergraduate and Postgraduates
• Location: Kigali

16. UNIVERSITY OF TOURISM, TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS STUDIES (UTB)
• University type: Private
• Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Diploma programs, and short courses
• Location: three locations for its three respective campuses; Kigali city, Rubavu, and Nyundo

17. AKILAH INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN
• University type: Private
• Levels: Undergraduates
• Location: Kigali city

18. GITWE UNIVERSITY
• University type: Private
• Levels: Undergraduates and Postgraduates
• Location: Southern Province

19. UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND ARTS OF BYUMBA (UTAB)
• University type: Private
• Levels: Diploma level, undergraduates and Postgraduates
• Location: Northern Province, Gicumbi district

20. JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY (JKUAT) - RWANDA CAMPUS
• university type: Private
• Levels: Diploma level, Undergraduate and Postgraduates
• Location: Kigali city at Kabuye Campus

21. INSTITUT CATHOLIQUE DE KABGAYI (ICK)
• University type: Private
• Location: Kabgayi, Southern Province
• Levels: undergraduates and Graduate programs

22. ADVENTIST SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF EAST-CENTRAL AFRICA/ ASOME
• University type: Private (Medical school)
• Location: Kigali city
• Levels: undergraduates and Graduate programs

23. University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK)
• University type: Private, Religious (Adventist)
• Levels: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
• Location: Kigali

24. INSTITUTE OF LEGAL PRACTICE AND DEVELOPMENT (ILPD)
• Type: Public (Specialized)
• Levels: Postgraduate (Legal Education)
• Location: Nyanza

25. KIGALI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (KIU)
• Type: Private
• Levels: Undergraduates, Graduates, Diploma Programs and Short courses
• Location: Kigali city as the main campus

26. UNIVERSITY OF KIBUNGO (UNIK)
• University type: Independent Public
• Levels: Undergraduate programs
• Location: Kibungo, Eastern Province

27. UNIVERSITY OF THE PEOPLE (UOPEOPLE) - RWANDA BRANCH
• Type: Private (Online-based with a branch in Rwanda)
• Levels: Undergraduate (Bachelor's) and Master's
• Location: Kigali

In conclusion, Rwanda offers a wide range of universities and higher learning institutions, both public and private, catering to various academic disciplines and levels of study. These institutions provide local and international students opportunities to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialized programs in diverse fields such as business, healthcare, technology, agriculture, and law. Many universities in Rwanda also offer scholarships to support talented and financially needy students, creating avenues for higher education access. With the growing number of institutions, Rwanda is positioning itself as a hub for academic excellence in the region, making education more accessible and contributing to the development of the country's human capital.


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