University of Burundi: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5928 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #212 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 9 | In Burundi |
| #1 of 8 | In Bujumbura |
| #2206 of 2,377 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ub.edu.bi
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 70%*
* The University of Burundi 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 certificate (Certificat d'Humanités complètes) or foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - December; January-April; April-July) |
Research profile
University of Burundi has published 803 scientific papers with 6,559 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Physics, Medicine, Ecology, Chemistry, and Political Science.
University of Burundi majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 23 |
| 1992 | 3 | 14 |
| 1993 | 2 | 22 |
| 1994 | 14 | 33 |
| 1995 | 4 | 13 |
| 1996 | 9 | 22 |
| 1997 | 3 | 27 |
| 1998 | 1 | 26 |
| 1999 | 1 | 23 |
| 2000 | 2 | 29 |
| 2001 | 6 | 27 |
| 2002 | 3 | 33 |
| 2003 | 6 | 50 |
| 2004 | 6 | 32 |
| 2005 | 5 | 54 |
| 2006 | 4 | 60 |
| 2007 | 8 | 39 |
| 2008 | 5 | 74 |
| 2009 | 5 | 75 |
| 2010 | 12 | 87 |
| 2011 | 9 | 103 |
| 2012 | 19 | 127 |
| 2013 | 16 | 177 |
| 2014 | 12 | 211 |
| 2015 | 30 | 384 |
| 2016 | 20 | 240 |
| 2017 | 52 | 258 |
| 2018 | 44 | 313 |
| 2019 | 64 | 370 |
| 2020 | 98 | 563 |
| 2021 | 87 | 724 |
| 2022 | 88 | 946 |
| 2023 | 114 | 1142 |
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 University of Burundi.
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 | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Doctorat en Médecine | Medicine |
|---|
Notable alumni
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Denis Mukwege
- Enrolled in the University of Burundi
- Graduated with Doctor of Medicine
- Occupations
- gynaecologistpastorobstetricianinternational forum participanthuman rights activist
- Biography
-
Denis Mukwege is a Congolese gynecologist and Pentecostal pastor. He founded and works in Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, where he specializes in the treatment of women who have been raped by armed rebels. In 2018, Mukwege and Iraqi Yazidi human rights activist Nadia Murad were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict".
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Pierre Nkurunziza
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Pierre Nkurunziza was a Burundian politician who served as the ninth president of Burundi for almost 15 years from August 2005 until his death in June 2020.
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Sylvie Kinigi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sylvie Kinigi is a Burundian politician and economist who served as prime minister of Burundi from 10 July 1993 to 7 February 1994, and acting president from November 1993 to 5 February 1994, making her the second African woman to serve as a president.
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Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni is a Burundian politician who was Prime Minister of Burundi from 23 June 2020 to 7 September 2022. Before that, from 2015 until 2020, he served as Minister of Internal Security in the Cabinet of Burundi.
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Alexis Thambwe Mwamba
- Years
- 1943-.. (age 81)
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomat
- Biography
-
Alexis Thambwe Mwamba is a Congolese politician who has assumed various political roles and offices since the early 1980s going from Minister of Public Works, Minister of State Portfolio, Minister of Transportation, Minister of Planning, Minister of Foreign Affairs and recently in December 2014, he was appointed Minister of Justice of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Agathon Rwasa
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Agathon Rwasa is a Burundian politician and the leader of the National Liberation Forces (Forces pour la Libération Nationale, FNL). He was a Hutu militia leader during the Burundi Civil War.
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Lydia Nsekera
- Occupations
- sports executive
- Biography
-
Lydia Nsekera is a Burundian sports official who has been a member of the International Olympic Committee since 2009.
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Leonce Ndikumana
- Born in
-
Burundi - Occupations
- academic
- Biography
-
Léonce Ndikumana, is a Burundian Professor of Economics and specialist in African economy development, macroeconomics, external debt and capital flight.
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Gerard Niyungeko
- Years
- 20th Century
- Occupations
- judge
- Biography
-
Gerard Niyungeko was a Judge of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, a position he was appointed to in 2006.
University of Burundi faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agronomy | Agriculture, Agronomy, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | African Languages, Arts and Humanities, English, French, Geography, History, Literature |
| Faculty : Economics and Administration | Administration, Economics, Law |
| Faculty : Engineering Science | Bioengineering, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Psychology and Education Sciences | Education, Psychology |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Institute : Agriculture | Agriculture |
| Institute : Commerce | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Library Science, Marketing, Taxation |
| Institute : Pedagogy | Pedagogy, Teacher Training |
| Institute : Physical Education and Sports | Physical Education, Sports |
General information
| Alternative names | UB Université du Burundi |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Accreditation | Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique |
Location and contacts
| Address | Blvd. de l'UPRONA BP 1550 Bujumbura Burundi |
|---|---|
| City population | 659,000 |