University of Kigali

University of Kigali is a fully accredited and chartered university by the Government of Rwanda. UoK started its operations in October 2013. [1][2] [3] the current Chancellor is Dr. David Macrae former Head of Delegation/Ambassador of the European Union to various countries including Rwanda, Fiji, Vanuatu, Nigeria, Tonga, Samoa, Tuvalu, Kiribati and Marshall Islands.

History

The university started operations in October, 2013, with 649 students and has experienced rapid growth in enrolment of more than 4000 students in the undergraduate programmes and more than 500 students in the post graduate programmes. The University has international students from Nigeria, Burundi, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mission

To provide quality higher education programmes that march the labour market and development needs of Rwanda for graduates who are capable of contributing to national economic and social needs and who can compete on the international labour market. [4]

Vision

To be a pole of radiance and excellence nationally and internationally with its quality education, research and provision of innovative services to community. [5]

Moto

Labor for the future

Academic Partnerships

References

  1. ↑ Times, The New. "University of Kigali". The New Times Rwanda.
  2. ↑ "UNIVERSTITY OF KIGALI (UoK), Rwanda Kigali - TOHOZA.com – Rwanda: Find Jobs in Rwanda, cars for sale, houses for sale/rent in Rwanda, Hotels in Rwanda". tohoza.com.
  3. ↑ http://en.igihe.com/news/university-of-kigali-an-icon-of-academic
  4. ↑ http://uok.ac.rw/university-kigali-profile/
  5. ↑ http://uok.ac.rw/university-kigali-profile/
  6. ↑ http://uok.ac.rw/2015/10/19/uok-parteners-with-strathmore-university/
  7. ↑ http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/73070/

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