University of Rwanda

Today the University of Rwanda is composed of six independent and self-governing colleges operating on eight campuses.

[1] Law number 71/2013 transferred the contracts, activities, assets, liabilities and denominations of seven institutions to the UR:[2] The University of Rwanda was created to improve the quality of education and effectively respond to national and global needs.

[10] Most of the university's senior managers were well-established scholars with records of improving the performance of their previous institutions.

Other managers were well known elite Rwandans or dedicated friends of Rwanda and advisors to President Kagame.

The current chancellor is Patricia Campbell, who is the chief administrative officer of Tufts University.

[20] The Vice chancellor of the University of Rwanda the chief executive of the institution coordinating its daily activities.

[2] Since July 2022, The university's vice-chancellor is Dr. Didas Muganga Kayihura, who took over the role from Prof Alexandre Lyambabaje.

Other former Vice Chancellor are Phillip Cotton and Northern Irish botanist Professor James McWha.

This campus houses the headquarters of University of Rwanda and is the seat of College of Business and Economics.

[28] This campus hosts two World Bank funded African centers of excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACEESD) and in Internet of Things (ACEIoT).

The project was established in 1934 as a laboratory to identify the most productive tree species that can adapt in local conditions.

In addition, it hosts a number of wild animal species including monkeys, birds, bats, and many insects.

The gardens offer a great place for outdoor activities and exercise with fresh crisp air.