Student Exchange at DHBW: A Transformative Learning Experience for UoK Student from School of Business!

Student Exchange at DHBW: A Transformative Learning Experience for UoK Student from School of Business! Our University proudly supports international exchange programs that offer students unique opportunities to expand their academic horizons and gain valuable intercultural experiences. One of our students participated in a three-month exchange program (from July to September 2024) at our partner […]

The University Certificate for Higher Education Practice (UCHEP)

At UoK, we are acutely aware that, although all our academic staff are subject experts, not all of them have pedagogical training and background to enhance their instructional effectiveness. The University Certificate for Higher Education Practice (UCHEP) was developed specifically to fill that gap. As a university deeply committed to delivering quality educational experiences to […]

UNIVERSITY OF KIGALI GUILD COUNCIL POSITIONS

Over 7,000 students voting, 11 years after the first                  UNIVERSITY OF KIGALI GUILD COUNCIL POSITIONS . Every 1st week of the new academic year when classes start as per UoK students’ constitution revised in September 2022, Article 15. Section A, Pages 11-15, the University of Kigali elections […]

Staff and Student Exchange between University of Kigali and North West University

Staff and Student Exchange between University of Kigali and North West University Our University proudly hosted a successful Staff and Student Exchange Program with North West University (NWU) in October 2024. This exchange provided an enriching platform for academic collaboration, leadership development, and the exploration of best practices in student life, community engagement, entrepreneurship, and […]

The VC (Prof. George KIMATI) and his delegation, after a meeting with all UoK-MUSANZE CAMPUS Academic and Administrative staff and students.

REMARKS BY  VICE-CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF KIGALI, DURING THE OFFICIAL THREE-DAYS VISIT TO UOK-MUSANZE CAMPUS.   (The Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali, Prof. George KIMATHI, addressing the students and staff at Musanze Campus ) From Thursday, October 10th to 12th, 2024, The University of Kigali- Musanze campus was abuzz with excitement as the esteemed […]

African Network of Internationalization of Education (ANIE)

African Network of Internationalization of Education (ANIE) held its 14th Conference in Accra, Ghana   at AH Hotel between 9th and 11th October 2024 hosted by OBREAL Global, University of Cape Coast, Laweh Open University College, Ghana and Association of African Students Union (AASU). Since its inception in 2008, ANIE’s Annual Conference has become Africa’s main […]

EAST AFRICAN QUALITY ASSURANCE NETWORK (EAQAN)13th Annual Conference)

EAQAN held its 13th Annual East African Higher Education Quality Forum between 9th to 13th September 2024 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. The theme of the conference was: Advancing Quality of Higher Education through International Cooperation and Networking, Harmonization and Integration. Quality assurance in higher education in Africa and globally has undergone significant transformations […]

University of Kigali Wins German Design Award 2025 and Achieves Finalist Status at Italy’s The Plan Awards for Outstanding International Design Quality

University of Kigali is thrilled to announce that the design for its new campus, developed by the award-winning architectural firm Wall Corporation, has earned significant international recognition. The campus project won the German Design Award 2025 in the Excellent Architecture category and in addition, has been selected as a Finalist among over 1,200 entries in […]

University of Kigali appoints Professor George Kimathi as Vice Chancellor

Picture of Professor George Kimathi

The Governing Body of the University of Kigali (UoK) has appointed Professor George Kimathi, a distinguished academician and researcher with a notable career spanning over two decades in higher education, as the Vice-Chancellor, effective 30th September 2024. Professor George Kimathi holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics from the University of Nairobi, Masters of […]