Choosing to study at Mount Kigali University is one of the best life-changing decisions you have made. Once you have decided to study with us, our aim is to make the application process as efficient and straightforward as possible. You can apply as follows:
- Visit our admission office in any of our campuses or
- Download an Application Form or
- apply online at www.mkur.ac.rw/apply
To complete your application, you need the following requirements:
- Copies of all your academic qualifications
- 3 passport size photos
- Copy of your national identity card/passport
- Plastic file
- A ream of photocopy paper
- Application fees of Rwf 20,000 payable in the following banks:
- If you are not a Rwandan
We recommend students to come with their own laptops to enhance learning.
WHAT WE DO WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Once we receive your application, it will be handled by the relevant admissions staff for your chosen degree programme. The admission team will carefully review the information you have given in your application, your academic record and referees to ensure you meet our entry requirements. Securing entry to Mount Kenya University is competitive, so we are unable to offer a place to everyone who applies. Each application is treated individually and on merit and how long it takes to process will depend on personal circumstances and your chosen degree course. It is therefore important to complete your application with great care (we may withdraw any offer if the information on your application is later found to be inaccurate).
VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS
All those applying to join the University must verify their academic transcripts through the Rwanda Notary Authorisation for you to be admitted. Where necessary, you might be requested for equivalence from the Higher Education Council of Rwanda.
UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
If your application is unsuccessful and you are unclear why, you can request feedback. We recommend that you first double check that you meet our entry requirements as it’s the most common reason why applications are turned down. If you are not satisfied with your unsuccessful application, you should put your request in writing to the Registrar, Admissions office for feedback. Please note that for such requests, we normally respond only to the applicants themselves, and not proxies.
TRANSFERS AND EXEMPTIONS
Mount Kenya University Rwanda accepts applications from students transferring from other universities within and beyond the region. For such a student to be considered for admission one will be required to fill a transfer and/or exemptions form for consideration to complete the specific degree one is undertaking. The form is provided in the admissions office. Information relating to possible exemptions is also provided in the same office.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Specific Requirements for Student Pass/VISA (www.migration.gov.rw)
- Passports not less than six (6) months’ validity
- Admission letter from the institution of Learning
- Equivalence certificate issued by Rwanda Education Regulatory Body (HEC or NESA)
- Police clearance for a person above 18 years of age from the country of residence for the last six months
- Passport photo with white background
- Sponsorship commitment letter with his/her full contacts and address
- Students to provide his/her accommodation address upon arrival
- Financial statement of the sponsor from the bank for at least six (6) months to justify capacity to pay required tuition, accommodation,living allowance and living expenses.
- Student pass/VISA fee
- Recommendation letter from the institution of learning addressed to DGIE.
Note:
- First application for student pass should be done in 15 days upon admission
- Renewal of student pass/visa should be done within 5 days
- Penalties are applied in case of overstay for both students and institution of learning
- Application is done online through Irembo portal (www.irembo.gov.rw)
- International students should possess all the above-mentioned requirements before traveling to Rwanda except recommendation letter from the institution of learning.