Founded in 2006 by the Catholic Diocese of Byumba, UTAB has grown steadily into one of the country's leading private universities, currently serving nearly 12,000 students across three faculties: Social Sciences, Education, and Agriculture, Environmental Management and Renewable Energy. The university is also preparing to launch a fourth faculty focused on Science and Technology.
According to UTAB Vice Chancellor, Fr. Dr. Gilbert Munana, the decision to establish the Kiramuruzi Campus is a response to growing demand and a commitment to increase access to quality higher education in Rwanda's Eastern Province.
'After 20 years of service in the Northern Province, we are expanding to Kiramuruzi to bring education closer to the people and offer quality programs aligned with national development goals,' Fr. Dr. Munana said.
'We envision that graduates from the Kiramuruzi Campus will embody hope, knowledge, and strong values, becoming change agents in education, the economy, social wellbeing, and technology, starting from their own communities," he added.
The new campus will offer undergraduate degrees in Education, including English and Kinyarwanda, English and French, and Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Classes are scheduled to begin on July 21, 2025.
Dr. Jean Pierre Nshimiyimana, the Principle of the Kiramuruzi Campus, confirmed that the necessary facilities, including classrooms, computer laboratories, and qualified staff, are in place to support effective learning. Registration for the new campus is open through UTAB's website and physical offices.
'Our vision is for Kiramuruzi Campus to become a model of educational excellence in Rwanda. We plan to continue expanding its infrastructure and academic offerings. So far, we have secured over 4 hectares of land for campus development. This is not a beginning â€" it is the continuation of a journey we started with commitment and purpose," Dr. Nshimiyimana stated.
The expansion is supported by the Higher Education Council (HEC), which has worked closely with UTAB to ensure that the new campus meets national standards for quality education, infrastructure, and faculty qualifications.
Fr. Dr. Munana expressed confidence that graduates from Kiramuruzi will contribute significantly to Rwanda's education sector, economy, social welfare, and technological advancement.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
Source : https://en.igihe.com/education/article/utab-expands-to-eastern-province-with-new-kiramuruzi-campus
