Discover how to join RUST and become part of a vibrant community shaping the future.
Welcome to Admissions
At RUST, we welcome ambitious and talented students from across Africa and around the globe. Our admissions process is designed to be straightforward and supportive.
We look for individuals who are passionate about science, technology, and making a difference in the world.
How to Apply
Explore our UG, Masters, and PhD programs.
Check academic and language criteria.
Gather transcripts, ID, and supporting files.
Fill out the form and upload documents.
Monitor your status on the dashboard.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be able to use English or French as the primary medium of learning and instruction.
Must hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent, eligible by higher education standards, and show statement of results copy delivered by accredited institutions.
Engineering/Medicine require school science/technical diploma. Sciences school diploma holders must submit practice videos demonstrating hands-on laboratory courses (done at nearby Polytechnics at own cost) as a graduation prerequisite.
Worldwide Credit Transfer
Students transferring credits from another accredited university to RUST are welcome under our credit transfer framework:
Investment & Fees
RUST is dedicated to open education accessibility. Under our 80% Presidential Scholarship scheme, eligible students pay only 20% of the tuition fee, including dissertation supervision:
| Program Level | Duration | Scholarship Tuition (Remaining 20%) | Standard Tuition (100% Rate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree Program | 3 Years | 720 Euros total (240�/year) | 3,600 Euros total |
| Master's Degree Program | 2 Years Max | 1,200 Euros total (600�/year) | 6,000 Euros total |
| PhD Degree Program | 3 Years Max | 1,800 Euros total (600�/year) | 9,000 Euros total |
RUST also offers a general scholarship scheme specifically tailored for ambitious candidates from lower and middle-income countries who demonstrate financial need and outstanding academic potential:
Official Framework
RUST adopted international European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards to maintain robust credit transfer pathways globally:
RUST implements a clear, structured tuition refund scheme for none credit transfer students based on written notice timeline:
If written notice is received within 10 days of receiving study materials, and no academic progress is made. Cost of textbooks, modules, and coaching assistance is deducted.
Deducts 20% of the total tuition fee for the degree program plus a 300 USD Evaluation Fee for each academic work submitted.
Deducts 50% of the total tuition fee for the degree program plus a 300 USD Evaluation Fee for each academic work submitted.
No refund is allowed after 12 months from the date of receiving study materials or after completion and submission of the required academic works.
* Complaints & Support: Any unresolved issues should be emailed to the International Coordination office at student-support@rust.ac.rw. Scanned completed applications must be sent to registrar@rust.ac.rw.
Academic Calendar
Admissions at RUST are always open. We operate on a rolling Spring and Fall semesters scheme organized into four sub-semesters:
Jan 6 to March 28
Consolidation works and exams follow immediately after.
April 5 to July 31
Consolidation works and exams follow immediately after.
August 10 to October 16
Consolidation works and exams follow immediately after.
October 25 to Dec 31
Consolidation works and exams follow immediately after.
Graduations are celebrated twice a year on November 4th and May 31st.
Deadlines for graduating students are October 30th and May 27th.
Our admissions team is here to guide you through every step.
