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University Of Kigali
University of Kigali is one of the leading private higher institutions of learning in Rwanda. It is a fully Accredited Chartered University by the Government of the Republic of Rwanda.
Location: Kacyiru, next to Kigali Heights, about 3 Km from Kigali City Centre.
Faculties & Degrees: Undergraduate; Postgraduate; professional courses.
Established: 2013
Scholarship And Aid: Yes, When in need.
No of students: 649+
Applications: Open
Contact: UOK-Contacts
Website: uok.ac.rw
About University Of Kigali
It started its operations in October, 2013 with 649 students, upon receiving a definitive license to operate as a private University. From that day it has experienced remarkable growth in enrolment to over 7500 students in the Undergraduate, Masters and Post Graduate Diploma in Education programs.
University of Kigali’s main campus is located in Kacyiru, next to Kigali Heights, about 3 Kms from Kigali City Centre
Due to its rapid expansion and in order to take services to the local populace, UoK opened a new campus in Musanze District, Northern Province in 2015, housed in the Prestigious RSSB Building.
The University has seven schools namely; The School of Business and Management, the School of Finance and Accounting, the School of IT and Accounting, School of Education, School of Communication and Journalism, School of Law, School of Education and School of Professional and Executive Programmes.
Undergraduate programmes
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
- Academic award: Bachelor of Science with Honours in Accounting
- Minimum course duration is 3 academic years
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS
- Academic award: Bachelor of Science with Honours in Economics
- Minimum course duration is 3 academic years
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROCUREMENT
- Academic award: Bachelor of Science with Honours in Procurement
- Minimum course duration is 3 academic years
- BACHELOR IN LAW
- Academic award: Bachelor with Honours in law
- Minimum course duration is 3 academic years
- BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Academic award: Bachelor with Honours in Information Technology
- Minimum course duration is 3 academic years
- BACHELOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
- Academic award: Bachelor in Early Childhood Development Education
- Minimum course duration is 3 academic years
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
- Academic award: Bachelor of Science with Honours in Finance
- Minimum course duration is 3 academic years
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING
- Academic award: Bachelor of Science with Honours in Marketing
- Minimum course duration is 3 academic years
- BACHELOR SCIENCE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE
- Academic award: Bachelor of Science with Honours in Public administration and Local Governance
- Minimum course duration is 3 academic years
- BACHELOR IN BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Academic award: Bachelor with Honours in Business Information Technology
- Minimum course duration is 3 academic years
- BACHELOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Academic award: Bachelor with Honours in Computer Science
- Minimum course duration is 3 academic years
Postgraduate programs
- EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- Academic award: Executive Master of Business Administration
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
- Academic award: Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN
- Academic award: Master of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Academic award: Master of Science in Business Information Technology
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Academic award: Master of Science in Project Management
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS
- Academic award: Master of Science in Economics
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Academic award: Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OFCOMMERCE
- Academic award: Master of Commerce
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE)
- Academic award: Postgraduate Diploma in Education
- Minimum Course Duration is 10 Months
- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
- Academic award: Master of Science in Finance
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Academic award: Master of Science in Information Technology
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
- Academic award: Master of Arts in Public Admnistration
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Academic award: Master of Business Administration in Project Management
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Academic award: Master of Science in Human Resource Management
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Academic award: Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
- Academic award: Master in Public Policy and Management
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
- MASTER OF EDUCATION MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
- Academic award: Master of Education Management and Administration
- Minimum Course Duration is 18 Months
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
- Notarized copy of s.6 certificate
- Equivalence for foreign certificate (When certificate obtained from outside of Rwanda) Click here to request this via irembo
- Copy of National Identity card or passport
- Two (2) passport size photographs
- Copy of personal or parent’s medical insurance
- Transcript from the previous institution (Transfer Student)
- Having at least two (2) principal passes
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL (MASTERS)
- Notarized copy of undergraduate certificate and transcripts
- Equivalence for foreign certificate (When certificate obtained from outside of Rwanda)Click here to request this via irembo
- Copy of National Identity card or passport
- Two (2) passport size photographs
- Copy of personal or parent’s medical insurance
- Transcript from the previous institution (Transfer Student)
- Must have second class or higher but for pass or 3rd class the student must have at least 5 years working experience in the field he/ she is applying for and should submit a certificate of service from the employer
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process is done online and the processes are described here:
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