A total of 2,045 students graduated at the University of Kigali (UoK) on Dec. 3, after completing their diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This was the university’s 6th and largest graduation ceremony since its inception in 2013. The graduation ceremony took place at the Kigali Arena in Gasabo District, and began an academic procession involving the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor, members of the Board of Promoters, Deputy Vice Chancellors, Deans and invited guests. “All the successful graduates are a true testimony of UoK’s success and demonstrate the university’s continuous contribution to skills development in Rwanda and across the globe,” said Dr. Carlos Fernando Sotz. UoK is a fully-accredited university chartered by the Government of the Republic of Rwanda. The university’s main campus is located in Kacyiru, next to the plush Kigali Heights, about three kilometres from Kigali City Centre. Here are five reasons why you must apply to study at UoK in 2022: 1. World-class schools, centres and academies UoK has seven world-class and well equipped schools, three centres and two academies which use effective as well as globally acclaimed resources to deliver excellent academic services to students in diverse fields of study. These are: School of Business Management & Economics School of Computing & Information Technology School of Education School of Law School of Education School of Graduate Studies School of Professional and Executive Programmes. Centre for Economic Governance and Leadership (CEGL) Euro-African Centre for Study of Law and Markets Regulations Centre for Modern Languages (CML) IBM Academy CISCO Academy 2. Industry-relevant and globally-recognised academic programmes At UoK, you have the opportunity to choose from a plethora of industry-relevant and globally-recognized academic programmes ranging from undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, professional and executive certificates as well as postgraduate diplomas in the fields of Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, Procurement & Supply Chain, Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, CPA (Rwanda), CPA (Kenya), ACCA, CIPS, CIA, IPSAS, etc. 3. Experienced and Multi-cultural human resource UoK has a multicultural and experienced academic and non-academic staff. Currently, our programme modules are taught by nine professors and 32 PhD holders in various disciplines, with exposure from different parts of the world and vast experience in both industry practice and academia. 4. International Partnerships UoK believes in diversity, creation and dissemination of critical knowledge embedded in the wealth and potential of the region and the world. Consequently, we have partnered with reputable universities and Institutions from Kenya, Uganda, India, South Africa, Germany, Italy, Canada, UK, Poland, Ghana among others to give students and staff international exchange opportunities. Some of our exchange programmes are in Kenya, AIESEC, Erasmus, Erasmus+ and Germany through the support of the European Union. 5. Massive International Student Population As a university of choice for international students with a drive towards internationalization and excellence, UoK has an international office which is solely responsible for the welfare of international students from the time of entry till they graduate. Currently, we have students from Angola, Nigeria, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Malawi, China, Turkey, Burundi, Uganda, Kenya, DR Congo, India, Chad, etc. Testimonials from some alumni Grace Ntihemuka, who graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing told The New Times that she is grateful for the opportunity to study at UoK, adding that though it was a long and tough journey since she enrolled in 2018, the journey has been worthwhile and she’s well equipped to face the corporate world. “I am very happy about my experience at UoK and encourage prospective students who are out there looking for a better university to enrol at UoK because they have everything and the university is full of opportunities. Another master’s degree graduate, Evariste Manishimwe said that he is thankful for the university’s support during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, adding that they provided and still provide the best teaching experience to students. “I enrolled for my master’s programme in 2019, unfortunately, the following year, Covid-19 struck but the university helped us a lot and now we are celebrating our success though the pandemic is not yet over,” he said. He added that the UoK was his first choice at the time he wanted to upgrade his education and he strongly encourages others to enrol at UoK because it is among the top universities with qualified lectures as well as programmes fit for local, international and global labour. UoK is welcoming new students as registration is ongoing for 2022 January, May and October intakes. Apply now and be well-equipped to seize the future! Please call: +250 0788 303 385 or Email: admissions@uok.ac.rw Website: www.uok.ac.rw
