About Us

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MOUNTS KIGALI UNIVERSITY

Empowering Generations through quality education

Mount Kigali University was originally Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR), a campus of Mount Kenya University in Kenya which opened its doors in Rwanda in the year 2010. In April 2023, it was accredited by the government of Rwanda and changed its name after approval by a cabinet resolution chaired by his Excellency, President Paul Kagame.

WORLD-CLASS FACULTY

University Leadership

Our distinguished educators bring together international expertise, pioneering research, and dedicated industry experience to shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Prof. Simon N. Gicharu, CBS

FOUNDER AND VISION CARRIER

Dr. Martin Kimemia G.

VICE-Chancellor

Prof. Egara Kabaji

CHANCELLOR

What We Stand For
Our Core Values

Academic Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of honesty, rigour, and ethical conduct in all teaching, research, and institutional activities. Our degrees represent genuine achievement.

Innovation & Research

We cultivate curiosity and encourage the pursuit of new knowledge. From our humanoid robot to our health sciences laboratories, innovation is woven into the MKUR experience.

Community Service

Education at MKUR does not end at the campus gate. We believe universities exist to serve society, and our students graduate as active contributors to Rwanda’s social and economic fabric.

Inclusivity & Diversity

With students from 15+ countries, diversity is our strength. We create a campus culture where every background is valued and every voice has a place.

Excellence in All Things

From the quality of instruction to the condition of our facilities, we pursue excellence relentlessly — because our students deserve nothing less than the best.

Industry Connectedness

We build bridges between the classroom and the workplace, ensuring MKUR graduates enter their professions with real-world skills, industry connections, and employer confidence.

Schools & Faculties

Empowering generations through quality education and specialized academic excellence. Explore our diverse faculties designed to cultivate future-ready innovators and leaders.

35+ Student Nationalities

6 Accredited Schools

3 Intakes Yearly

35+ Academic Programmes

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Explore Our World-Class University Faculties

Mount Kigali University offers top-tier academic programmes across six specialized schools designed to foster innovation, professional ethics, and global career excellence.

School of Nursing & Health Sciences

9 Programmes • Train in state-of-the-art simulation labs to become a high-demand modern healthcare leader.

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School of Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

6 Programmes • Master regional tourism, global hospitality standards, and high-tier culinary leadership.

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School of Computing & Media Studies

7 Programmes • Innovate with software development, machine learning, informatics, and next-gen communication systems.

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School of Business & Economics

3 Programmes • Develop global enterprise expertise, executive management leadership, and sound financial analysis.

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School of Education

6 Programmes • Shape the future of regional learning through progressive pedagogy, training, and research.

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School of Law

2 Programmes • Champion ethical advocacy and deep judicial practice through our state-of-the-art moot courts.

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