University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences

Overview

The University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences is located in Kigali, Rwanda, with its main campus established in 2013 through the merger of former medical schools in Rwanda. The college offers a wide range of healthcare programs accredited by the Rwanda Ministry of Education and recognized by the East African Community (EAC) Health Professions Councils. It is also listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

Programs Offered

The college provides the following programs:
– Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
– Bachelor of Pharmacy
– Bachelor of Nursing
– Bachelor of Dental Surgery
– Master of Medicine (MMed) in various specialties
– Master of Public Health (MPH)
– PhD in Health Sciences
– Postgraduate diplomas and certificates

Accreditation and Recognition

The University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences holds accreditation from the Rwanda Ministry of Education. Its programs are recognized by the East African Community (EAC) Health Professions Councils and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

Enrollment and Tuition Fees

The college enrolls approximately 5,000 students across all programs. Tuition fees are structured as follows:
– Local students: ~$1,000 – $3,000 per year.
– International students: ~$3,000 – $6,000 per year.

Application Requirements

Prospective students must meet the following requirements:
– High school diploma or equivalent for undergraduate programs.
– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent for postgraduate programs.
– Entrance exam or pre-medical course for some programs.
– Proficiency in English (for English-taught programs).
– Submission of academic transcripts and other required documents.

Admissions

The University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences admits students of all genders and welcomes international applicants. For inquiries, contact the admissions office at admissions@ur.ac.rw.

Global Standing

The college is not individually ranked in the QS World University Rankings.

Contact Information

For further information, reach out to the admissions team via email at admissions@ur.ac.rw.