Kigali Independent University

Kigali Independent University (French: Université Libre de Kigali, ULK) is a Rwandan institution of higher learning founded on 15 March 1996. A private university, ULK is located in Kigali. The university was founded by Rwigamba Balinda, who remains its presidet as of 2022.[1]

Kigali Independent University (ULK)
Université Libre de Kigali (French)
MottoScience and Conscience
Motto in English
Science & Conscience
TypePrivate
Established1996
FounderProf. Dr Rwigamba Balinda
ChancellorProf. Dr Kalisa Mbanda
Vice-presidentNyirashyirambere M. Louise
Vice-ChancellorDr Sekibibi Ezechiel
Administrative staff
418
Location
Kigali
,
2280
,
Rwanda
CampusUrban
WebsiteHomepage

Historical background

Kigali Independent University (ULK) was created in 1996, after the genocide in Rwanda which took place in 1994. Prof. Dr Rwigamba Balinda is the founder and owner of the University. ULK started its activities from the St Paul buildings.

After the St. Paul buildings, ULK built its first campus at Kacyiru currently these buildings holds the secondary school "Glory Secondary School". In 2007, All Administrative and teaching activities of ULK Kigali campus moved to the new headquarters at Gisozi sector.

In 2009, the university adopted the English language as its sole language of instruction.[2]

ULK is governed by the Law No. 27/2013 of 24/5/2013 governing the organization and functioning of Higher Education in Rwanda, the Law No. 13/2009 regulating Labor in Rwanda, the Presidential Order No. 51/01 of 13/7/2010 establishing quality standards in higher learning institutions.

Infrastructure

From January 2007 all the ULK Kigali campus faculties and administration operate in the new Campus premises at Gisozi.

14,000 sitting places

A large stadium with almost 14,000 places holding capacity. For the academic year 2012-2013, ULK acquired 3,520 new books. Total books in the physical library counts 66,200 titles and a digital library with 500 new computers which has access to different publishers of e-books and e-journals, with a total of 1,170 computers for all the ULK computer laboratories, as well as six generators, including four of 200 KVA; 22 vehicles; etc.

Academic life
Dr Rwigamba the Founder and Owner of ULK

School of Economics and Business Studies

Departments: Accounting Finance Economics

Rural Development (Gisenyi campus only)

ULK Digital Library

School of Social Sciences

Departments: Development Studies International Relations Population Studies

School of Computer Sciences

Department of Computer Science

School of Law

Department of Law

Currently ULK Kigali campus has 4 buildings:

  • The School of Science and Technology.
  • The School of Economics and Business Studies, The faculty of Law, and The Faculty of Social Sciences
  • The Masters building
ULK Digital Library

Although ULK has only these four buildings in the Kigali Campus, it has a Master plan which will include many buildings, a hospital and a big stadium.

Notable alumni

References
  1. Favour, Esther (2022-11-21). "Discipline key to success – ULK founder". The New Times. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  2. "ULK Adopts English as the Only Language of Instruction". allAfrica.com. 2009-01-22. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  3. "Deputies' Profiles - Hon MUSSOLINI Eugene". Chamber of Deputies. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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