Kigali Independent University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #11268 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #585 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #9 of 24 | In Rwanda |
| #7 of 11 | In Kigali |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Website
- www.ulk.ac.rw
- Languages
- French;English
- Acceptance rate
- 67%*
* Kigali Independent University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent |
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Tuition
| Local studetns | Tuition fee, 1,600,000 per annum for Master's degree. (RWF) |
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Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Kigali Independent University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor Honours Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Private Law, Public Law, Rural Studies, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Master | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Government, International Law, Law, Public Law |
Notable alumni
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Donatille Mukabalisa
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Donatille Mukabalisa is a Rwandan lawyer and politician, notably the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies. She was elected Speaker of the Rwandan parliament in 2013 after the country's national elections.
Kigali Independent University faculties and divisions
| School : Economics and Business Studies | Accountancy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Rural Studies |
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| School : Law | Law |
| School : Science and Technology | Computer Science |
| School : Social Sciences | Demography and Population, Development Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | ULK Université Libre de Kigali |
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| Founded | 1996 |
| Accreditation | Higher Education Council (HEC) |
| Motto | Science and Conscience |
Location and contacts
| Address | BP 2280 Kigali Rwanda |
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| City population | 1,157,000 |