College of Education

Welcome note by the Acting Dean of the School of Education

Darius — 2024-11-16T20:42:00Z

I welcome all of you to the School of Education which is one of the two Schools of the College of Education at the University of Rwanda. The School of Education offers the ultimate opportunity to the aspiring teachers and educational professionals in Rwanda, the region and beyond. It distinguishes itself through cutting edge innovative research, teaching and learning, and community service. The primary authority and responsibility of the School of Education is to prepare highly qualified teachers, school administrators and counselors ranging from undergraduate to graduate levels.

In addition to our commitment to prepare educationists and school administrators who are reflective and capable of evaluating their choices, actions and decisions in the teaching-and-learning process, the School of Education also triggers active learning that leads to critical thinking. Besides, we engage professional trainers who use their understanding of content and pedagogical knowledge to enable student learning. Our academic environment alleviates relationships with school colleagues, parents and the community, and therefore stimulates student growth and development.

I invite you to browse this webpage to learn more about the school structure, the academic programs the school provides, as well as the activities and services that make up our academic community and make us an excellent School of Education. Collaborating with us will make you realize that the School of Education is worthy of the name.

I would like to welcome everyone who wants to make a difference in education – as a sector and as a field of study – in East Africa, in Africa and in the world.
At the School of Education, We provide opportunities, You make a choice !

Dr.Innocent Twagilimana
Acting Dean, School of Education
College of Education – University of Rwanda
P.O. Box 55 Rwamagana Email : school_education.ce@ur.ac.rw /twagilin@gmail.com
Mobile : (+250)7887684457

Academic staff in the School of Education

Shadrac Ntirandekura — 2021-02-22T12:30:06Z

Degrees awarded in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Physical Education

Shadrac Ntirandekura — 2021-01-19T12:52:57Z

o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Mathematics and Physics
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Mathematics and Biology
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Mathematics and Geography
o Bachelor of Education (Hons)Physics and Chemistry
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Physics and Geography
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Biology and Chemistry
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Biology and Physical Education

DIPLOMA

o Diploma of Education - Mathematics and Physics
o Diploma of Education - Biology and Chemistry
o Diploma of Education - Mathematics and Chemistry
o Diploma of Education -Physics and Chemistry
o Diploma of Education - Physics and Computer Science

List of Academic staff of the School of Education

Shadrac Ntirandekura — 2021-01-02T11:45:26Z

Degrees awarded in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Physical Education

Shadrac Ntirandekura — 2020-12-30T18:45:03Z

DEGREE
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Mathematics and Physics
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Mathematics and Biology
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Mathematics and Geography
o Bachelor of Education (Hons)Physics and Chemistry
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Physics and Geography
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Biology and Chemistry
o Bachelor of Education (Hons) Biology and Physical Education

DIPLOMA

Specific entry requirements

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Admission Requirements

A.UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

1. Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education

Applicants to undergraduate degree programmes must be in possession of the Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education, with at least two principal passes in the relevant subject combinations.

2. Alternative Qualifications

Candidates with alternative qualifications will be considered for admission into degree and diploma programmes on the basis of equivalences determined by the College. However, foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the Rwanda Education Board (REB) prior to registration.

3. General Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants for programmes in the College of Education (CE), must have two (2) Principal passes with at least eighteen (18) points in specified courses relevant to the programmes applied for ;
In addition, all applicants must have :

a) A pass in General Paper. Applicants without a pass but meeting the minimum criteria in terms of Principal subjects passes shall qualify for admission but shall be required to pass a special common course offered by UR, prior to graduation ;
b) An English Language Proficiency Test Certificate. Applicants without proof of English proficiency will be required to register for and pass an English language course offered by the College of Education. The pass mark for the English proficiency test is 70%.

B. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM

– To qualify for admission into a Masters Programme by Coursework and Dissertation, applicants must :
• Have obtained a Bachelors' Degree with Honours, Second-Class Upper Division (Level 5 in the Rwandan qualifications Framework) or a qualification deemed equivalent
• Demonstrate sufficient ability in the language of instruction and excellent language proficiency in the case where the language is the discipline of choice for the degree. 10
– To qualify for admission to a doctoral degree at the University of Rwanda, applicants must have attained :
• A Masters Degree (Level 6 in the Rwandan qualifications Framework) in an area relevant to the proposed programme of research.
• Demonstrate sufficient ability in English to undertake doctoral-level work.
– Entry requirements to postgraduate Diploma and Certificates programmes are similar to those for Masters Programs. Alternative entry requirements into postgraduate programmes may be considered taking into account recognition of prior learning experience.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGD)

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- Programmes

Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE)

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- Programmes

Masters of Education (Leadership and Management)

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- Programmes

Masters of Education (Curriculum and Instruction)

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- Programmes