UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA

The UR is a singular, multi-campus institution offering a wide range of academic studies. As such, it provides opportunities for students to pursue a variety of programs – some that are quite specialized in nature, others that are multi-disciplinary and/or problem-based in focus – and to undertake their studies at different locations across the country, both through classes at designated campuses and through access to distance learning. The University of Rwanda offers a wide range of academic programs – some that are quite specialized in nature, others that are more interdisciplinary and/or problem-based in focus – and its students undertake their studies at various locations across the country and abroad, both through classes offered at its several designated campuses and through access to distance learning opportunities. It is intended that UR shall be known for its innovative approaches to teaching, learning, research and connections with the community and with the nation’s vision for development, and it shall be recognized as an exemplary employer. UR’s educational programs will feature student-centred learning, and its research mission will be central to the country’s and the region’s economic development. Its reputation for excellence and academic freedom will propel its positive recognition internationally, and its campuses will be prized in their respective locations

The University of Rwanda (UR) was established by the Government of Rwanda through the law no 71/2013 of 10/09/2013. It resulted from the merge of the nation’s seven public Higher Learning Institutions into a consolidated entity governed by the Board of Governors and an Academic Senate with strong staff and student representation, along with the Vice Chancellor who is the University’s chief executive officer. UR’s Titular Head is the Chancellor, and it consists of the following academic entities :

• College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)

• College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM)

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)

• College of Education (CE)

• College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS)

• College of Science and Technology (CST).

The College of Science and Technology (CST) in which the School of Mining and Geology (SMG)belong is fully dedicated to research and service to the community in addition of running academic teaching programme at undergraduate and graduate level.

The school of Mining and Geology (SMG) is organised in two departments, the department of Geology, and the department of Mining. Applied Geology and Mining Engineering 4 years bachelors with honours programmes are respectively organised. An MSc programme in Geology, option mineral exploration is currently under the validation process at the Ministry of Education.