Introduction to Kigali Independent University (ULK):

Introduction

Kigali Independent University is an institution of higher learning located in Kigali, Rwanda. Its French name is Université Libre de Kigali, abbreviated as ULK, and its motto is "Science and Conscience".

Overview

Students and Faculty: As of 2024, there are 41,415 graduates, 211 teaching staff, and 2,882 students have received financial assistance.

Course Setting: Bachelor's and Master's degree programs are offered, covering economics and business, social sciences, technology, law, education and other fields.

Campus Distribution: The main campus is located in Gisozi District, Kigali, and there is also a campus in Gisenyi.

History

Founded on March 15, 1996, after the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.

Initially, teaching activities were carried out in the Sao Paulo building, and then the first campus was established in Kaziru. In 2007, all administrative and teaching activities of the Kigali campus were moved to the new campus in Gisozi.

In 2009, the university adopted English as the only teaching language.

School Strength

Teaching Facilities: In the 2012-2013 academic year, the school library added 3,520 physical books, a total of 66,200 physical books, and the digital library has 500 new computers. The campus also has a large stadium that can accommodate 14,000 people, 6 generators and 22 vehicles.

Academic Resources: Focus on the combination of theory and practice, cooperate with local and regional enterprises and institutions, and provide students with internship and practice opportunities.

Institutional Nature

Private University.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to providing excellent education, cultivating talents with solid professional knowledge, good moral qualities and social responsibility, focusing on combining theory with the actual situation of the local, national and regional conditions, so that students can better adapt to society and career development.

Key disciplines

Economics and business: majors such as accounting, finance, and economics, training professionals in economic management for the society.

Social sciences: majors such as sociology and international relations have certain advantages.

Technology: majors such as computer science focus on cultivating students' practical skills.

Faculty

There are schools of economics and business, social sciences, science and technology, law, and education.

Ranking

According to 4icu.org in 2024, it ranks 5th in Rwanda and 9797th in the world.

Cost

There is no public detailed cost information, and tuition fees for different majors and degree levels may vary.

Campus environment

Kigali campus: modern buildings and facilities, with a large stadium, library, computer laboratory, etc., beautiful campus environment, and complete learning and living facilities.

Giseni campus: provides students with a good learning and living environment, with basic facilities such as teaching buildings and libraries, and beautiful surrounding natural environment.