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- Open your browser and go to admission.mkur.ac.rw.
- Click the orange Register button at the top of the form.
- Fill in your Name, Email, Mobile Number, Country, District, and Sector.
- Click Send OTP to Verify — a one-time code is sent to your email.
- Enter the OTP in the Email OTP field, then click Verify Email.
- Set a Password, tick the reCAPTCHA box, and click Register.
If the OTP doesn't arrive within 2 minutes, click Re-Verify or check your spam folder. For help call +250 788 125 088.
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- Click the Login tab on the form at admission.mkur.ac.rw.
- Enter your registered Email and Password.
- Click Login — you will be taken to your personal Dashboard.
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- The Dashboard lists all available programmes grouped by level (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, etc.).
- Use the Program Level dropdown or Search Programme bar to find your course.
- Click Eligibility Criteria to confirm you qualify, then click Apply Now to begin.
- The application fee is 20,000 Rwandan Francs per programme.
You can save your progress at any time with Save & Exit and return later to continue.
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Center Selection
- Select Campus: MKUR.
- Select your Mode of Study: Day, Evening, or Dibel (a dedicated mode for education programmes).
Personal Information
- Enter your Surname, First Name, and Other Name exactly as on your academic certificates.
- Add your Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Religion, Blood Group, and National ID.
- Select how you heard about MKUR from the dropdown.
Parents' Details
- Enter your Father's and Mother's surname and first name, then click Next.
Your name must match your academic documents exactly — discrepancies may delay processing.
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- Select your Country, District, and Sector from the dropdowns.
- Enter your Town/Village/Landmark, Address Line 1, and PostCode. Address Line 2 is optional.
- Choose Yes if your permanent address matches your correspondence address; otherwise select No and fill in both.
- Click Next to continue.
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Qualification Details
- Select your Exam Body: REB, WDA, NESA, TVET, RNEC, or Equivalence for International Students.
- Enter your Institution Name, Grade, Start Year, End Year, and Reference Number.
Adding Individual Subjects
- Click the blue Subject button to open the Subject Map dialog.
- Enter each Subject name, select the Grade, and add Marks, then click Add.
- Repeat for each subject (e.g. English, Maths, Kiswahili, GHC, Sciences).
- Click Save when all subjects are entered, then click Next.
Subject entry has a deadline shown on the form — ensure all subjects are saved before the date shown.
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| Document | Format | Max | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| National ID or Passport | Image / PDF | 2 MB | All |
| Passport-size Photo | Image / PDF | 2 MB | All |
| Notarized High School Certificate | Image / PDF | 2 MB | All |
| NESA Equivalence Certificate | PDF only | 2 MB | If applicable |
| Transcripts | Image / PDF | 2 MB | Transfers |
| Bank Statement (min USD 200, valid 3 months) | Image / PDF | 2 MB | International |
| Letter of Recommendation | Image / PDF | 1 MB | Transfers |
- Click Choose File for each document, select your file, and wait for the upload to finish.
- Tick both Programme Declaration and I Agree checkboxes at the bottom.
- Click Next to proceed to the final step.
Your passport photo must be clearly cropped, well-lit, and contain only your face — no autographs or markings. Poor photos may cause rejection.
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Review & Submit
- Click Preview to open a full PDF preview of your application — check all details carefully.
- Confirm the total amount: 20,000 Rwandan Francs.
- Tick Confirm Detail, then click Submit.
Payment Options
📱 Mobile Money (USSD)
- Dial *775# on any phone
- Choose the institution (MKUR)
- Enter your application number
- Confirm the amount displayed
- Enter your Mobile Money PIN
🌐 UrubutoPay Website
- Visit www.urubutopay.rw
- Merchant Code: TH45112042
- Enter your Student ID or reference number as Payer Code
- Follow on-screen instructions to pay
If no online payment appears, the system will say "You are required to pay offline by visiting campus." Visit MKUR at KK 554 St, KK 15 Rd, Kigali with your application number.
Important Notes
Academic Requirements
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.
Application Outcome
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 is the most common reason why applications are turned down.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome, 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.
Existing Students
Transfers & Exemptions
Mount Kigali University 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.
Non-Rwandan Applicants
International Students
Specific requirements for Student Pass/VISA — see www.migration.gov.rw for full details.
Required Documents
- Passport with at least 6 months' validity
- Admission letter from the institution of learning
- Equivalence certificate issued by Rwanda Education Regulatory Body (HEC or NESA)
- Police clearance (for persons above 18 years) from country of residence for the last 6 months
- Passport photo with white background
- Sponsorship commitment letter with full contacts and address
- Student's accommodation address upon arrival in Rwanda
- Financial bank statement of the sponsor for at least 6 months demonstrating capacity to cover tuition, accommodation, and living expenses
- Student pass/VISA fee
- Recommendation letter from the institution of learning addressed to DGIE
Key Deadlines & Rules
- First application for student pass must be done within 15 days upon admission
- Renewal of student pass/visa must be done within 5 days
- Penalties apply for overstay — for both students and the institution
- Application is done online through Irembo portal (www.irembo.gov.rw)
- International students should possess all requirements above before travelling to Rwanda, except the recommendation letter from the institution