Founded in 1963, University of Rwanda is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kigali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kigali City.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Rwanda, University of Rwanda (UR) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Rwanda (UR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 57 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Rwandan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 