The University of Rwanda (UR), a public higher learning institution, exemplifies the transformative power of education in shaping societies. Established in 2013, UR emerged from the Government of Rwanda’s bold vision to unify the country’s fragmented higher education system into a single, world-class university.
UR operates a collegiate model, with seven Colleges headed by Principals and under each college are schools, research centers, and departments. The seven colleges include: College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS), College of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Sciences (CAFF), College of Business and Economics (CBE), College of Education (CE), College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), College of Science and Technology (CST) and College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (CVAS). As a leader in research and innovation, UR collaborates globally to champion transformative solutions in fields such as public health, climate change, educations, business and technology. With a vision rooted in national development, the University of Rwanda is more than an institution of higher learning; it is a beacon of hope, resilience, and innovation—empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators to build a better Rwanda and a better world.