Study in Rwanda

Who this applies to

Students at Rwandan universities. English-medium (since 2008); one large consolidated public university + private.

Governing authority

Higher Education Council (HEC) under the Ministry of Education.

Degree system

Bachelor 3–4 yrs · Master · PhD. English-medium; modular/credit system; EAC-aligned.

Admission

How

Rwandan secondary leaving exam (A-level) + HEC placement; international students apply directly.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public

Government-sponsored (bursary/loan) + private-sponsored fee tracks at University of Rwanda.

Private

Higher at private universities (ALU, etc.).

Note

Public HE consolidated into a single university in 2013 to strengthen standards.

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa for non-nationals (EAC freer movement).

Scholarships

Government bursaries/loans; regional & bilateral.

Sources & references

• 2013 merger/system — https://whed.net/institutions/IAU-020463 (2026-06-12)
• HLI list — https://www.mineduc.gov.rw/higher-learning-institutions (2026-06-12)