Dear Students,
You have made a great decision in choosing to study at INES- RUHENGERI.
Would you like to acquire a specialized higher education enhanced by research, for you to create a
competitive enterprise and well-paid employment?
Are you looking for an exceptional education in an environment that values individuals for who
they are? Do you wish to study where you get fresh and clean air from the Volcanoes National Park,
home of the Mountain Gorillas?
INES-Ruhengeri might be the place for you.
Here are the main hints which can guide you from home to the classroom:
Application requirements
Have you decided about what
program
you want to study at INES Ruhengeri
and you fulfill the entry requirements ? Great!
Now you can proceed with the application process.
1. Apply for Level 1 of undergraduate program
(i)
Filled
application form
(ii)
Equivalence of A2 advanced certificate from the
National Examination and School Inspection Authority
(NESA)
(iii) Copy of your passport (valid not less than 6 months)
(iv) Criminal records certificate or Police clearance certificate (valid not less than 3 months)
(v) Recent passport photo
2. Apply for other levels (2, 3 or 4) of undergraduate program
(i) Filled application form
(ii) Equivalence of A2 advanced certificate from the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA)
(iii) Copy of your passport (valid not less than 6 months)
(iv) Criminal records certificate or Police clearance certificate (valid not less than 3 months)
(v) Recent passport photo
(vi) Transcripts of completed levels from the former university
3. Apply for Master’s program
(i) Filled application form
(ii) Equivalence of the Bachelor’s degree from the Higher Education Council (HEC)
(iii) Copy of passport (valid not less than 6 months)
(iv) Criminal records certificate or Police clearance certificate (valid not less than 3 months)
(v) Recent passport photo
(vi) Updated Curriculum Vitae
2. Travel arrangements
If you are coming by airplane, you will land at Kigali International Airport in Kigali.
More information about international travelers visiting Rwanda can be found on
the website of Rwanda Biomedical Center.
INES Ruhengeri campus is located at 96 Km from Kigali International Airport
(around 2.30 hours driving). At the airport, private taxis are available.
You may take one from the airport to Nyabugogo Bus Station (about 25 minutes driving if
there is no traffic jam). From Nyabugogo Bus Station, you will take a public transport
bus (several agencies are available) to Musanze Bus Station (2.30 hours).
From Musanze Bus Station to INES-Ruhengeri Campus, you may take a private taxi
or a motorcycle just to travel for about 10 minutes.
In case your arrival is in advanced hours (from 5pm),
you are advised to pass the night in Kigali.
For any assistance, contact the Directorate of International Relations at INES Ruhengeri
(Phone: +250 787 134 186;
Email: dir.internationalrelations@ines.ac.rw).
4. Accommodation facilities and Restauration
INES Ruhengeri is located in an area where accommodation and restoration are affordable.
INES has some hostel rooms for females inside the Campus and for males near the campus
(five minutes by walking).
INES has a professional internal restaurant inside the campus. There are also many others
restaurants operating near by the campus premises.
For any assistance, contact the Directorate of International Relations at INES Ruhengeri
(Phone:
+250 787 134 186;
Email:
dir.internationalrelations@ines.ac.rw).
5. Visa application process
Before you apply for the entry Visa to enter the country, you should have an admission letter
from INES-Ruhengeri.
General information about the Visa requirements can be found on the website of the Rwanda
Directorate General of
Immigration and Emigration. The Visa application process is done via Irembo Gov
The Visa period you be granted will depending on your country of origin. Its extension requires a
recommendation letter from INES Ruhengeri. This recommendation is only given to students who
comply
with the INES Academic Regulations.
For any assistance, contact the Directorate of International Relations at INES Ruhengeri
(Phone: +250 787 134 186; Email: dir.internationalrelations@ines.ac.rw).
6. Students assistance offices
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Dean of Students who deals with the welfare of all students on daily basis:
Mrs. TWISHIME Hyacinthe, Phone: +250 788 224 522, Email: dsec@ines.ac.rw
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Directorate of International Relations who deals with the welfare of International students on daily basis:
Mrs. MUGUMYABANGA Marie Louise, Phone: +250 787 134 186;
Email: dir.internationalrelations@ines.ac.rw
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Registration office: Mr. NSENGIYUMVA Emmanuel;
Phone: +250 788 732 986 or
+250 787 489 588 or send an email to
ensengiyumva@ines.ac.rw
7.INES Smart Campus
To move with the fourth industrial revolution and digital world,
INES-Ruhengeri adopted technology in its academic and administrative services.
Students have access to the internet across the campus acquired through fiber optic.
The fastest broadband free wireless internet is
installed to provide students with full-time internet connection.
8. Faith-Based Organizations
INES-Ruhengeri is a Roman Catholic faith-based institution that respects the faith of others.
Students from several religions are well received at INES- Ruhengeri.
There are different religious groups you can join to nourish your spiritual life.
For more information about the spiritual life, you can contact the Chaplain,
Father UKWISHAKA Raymond; Phone:
+250 781 041 119
9. Health and wellness
INES-Ruhengeri is committed to ensure that students and the administrative staff are healthy.
Apart from the private clinics and public health centers nearby the Campus; there is also
Ruhengeri Referral Hospital.
10. Sport and leisure
INES-Ruhengeri offers to student’s extracurricular opportunities for talents and lifelong
skills promotion. INES has several teams including a football team, volleyball team, and basketball team,
and their infrastructures. Other opportunities such as debates, Career day, Talents day, Cultural Troup,
Music Band, Intercultural day, Language center, Innovation center, etc.
help the student to be fit for professional life with the required knowledge and behavior.
