Institute of Applied Sciences Ruhengeri
Other name | The Institut D’enseignement Superieur De Ruhengeri |
|---|---|
Former name | Université Internationale au Rwanda |
| Motto | Scientia et Lux' (Knowledge and light) |
| Type | Private university, Research |
| Established | 2003 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Fr. Baribeshya Jean Bosco |
| Location | , , |
| Website | ines |
The Institute of Applied Sciences Ruhengeri (French: The Institut D’enseignement Superieur De Ruhengeri, INES),[1] or simply INES - Ruhengeri, is a private research university located in the Northern province of Rwanda.[2] It was established on November 17, 2003.[3]
The acceptance rate is around 80-90%, making it one of the most accepting universities in Rwanda.[4]
It is located in the city of Ruhengeri. In 2019, the university started a five year long collaboration with Bingen Technical University of Applied Sciences to research and improve farming practices in the area.
History[edit]
It was founded in 2003 as Université Internationale au Rwanda, in a ceremony attended by President Paul Kagame.[5]
It was given the power to award degrees in 2010.[5]
In September 2019, it was reported that the university had started a research collaboration with Bingen Technical University of Applied Sciences in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The collaboration is supposed to last 5 years, and has a goal "to improve farming practices through the use of technology".[6]
Faculties and departments[edit]
Faculty of Applied Fundamental Sciences[edit]
The Faculty of Applied Fundamental Sciences has the following departments:[7]
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Water Engineering
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Biotechnologies (Food&Plant options)
- Department of Biomedical laboratory Sciences
- Department of Land Survey
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Land Administration & Management
- Department of Statistics Applied to Economy
Faculty of Economics Social Sciences and Management[edit]
The Faculty of Economics Social Sciences and Management has the following departments:[7]
- Department of Enterprises Management
- Department of Applied Economics
Faculty of Education[edit]
- Department of French & English education[7]
Faculty of Law[edit]
- Department of Law (LLB)[7]
Masters programs[edit]
INES offers the following master programs:[8]
- Master's in Microfinance
- Master's in Entrepreneurship and SME's Management
- Master's in Taxation
- Master's in Cooperatives Management
Notable former and current faculty administrators[edit]
- Dancilla Nyirarugero, (Current Governor of Northern Province of Rwanda)
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "INES unveils English faculty". The New Times | Rwanda. 2008-11-24. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ "Mission & Vision – INES". Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ Bertrand Byishimo (2022-03-15). "Rwanda: Senate Approves Water Agency Boss". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "INES-Ruhengeri University at ines.ac.rw | Ranking & Review". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ a b "History – INES". Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ Régis, Umurengezi (2019-09-02). "INES, German university partner improve Irish potato farming". The New Times | Rwanda. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ a b c d "Undergraduate Programs – INES". Retrieved 2021-05-19.
- ^ "Masters Programs – INES". Retrieved 2021-05-19.