The University of Burundi

Overview

The University of Burundi (UB) is the oldest and most established higher education institution in Burundi, founded in 1964. As the country’s main public university, it plays a major role in training professionals for Burundi’s public and private sectors. UB teaches across several locations, with its main campus in Bujumbura and additional campuses in Gitega and Ngozi.

If you are comparing options, UB is often chosen for its relatively affordable tuition and its well-known academic focus areas, especially medicine, law, and engineering. Like many public universities in the region, UB also manages common challenges such as limited funding and large class sizes. The university’s research activities tend to align with national and regional priorities, including food security, public health, and post-conflict reconciliation.

2. General Information

3. Fee Structure

Tuition amounts can vary by year, faculty, and program format, so it is best to confirm the latest fee sheet with the admissions office listed below.

4. Academic Programs

UB offers undergraduate and postgraduate pathways across major disciplines. Below are key faculties and units where students typically enroll, depending on their track and qualification:

• Faculty of Medicine and Public Health
• Faculty of Law and Political Science
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Economics and Management
• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Agriculture
• Higher Normal School (Teacher Training)
• Institute of Physical Education and Sports

If you are comparing options for applied sciences and engineering training, you may also want to review Université Polytechnique de Gitega, which is known for practical engineering-oriented programs.

5. Facilities

UB’s campus infrastructure is designed to support both academic learning and practical training. While some resources (such as computer access) may be limited at peak times, facilities generally include the core tools students need for coursework and research.

• Central library with 150,000+ volumes
• Medical teaching hospital
• Computer labs (limited availability)
• Science and engineering laboratories
• Sports complex
• Student cafeterias

For students focused on health and training pathways, the presence of a medical teaching hospital can be a key factor when planning study schedules and practical coursework.

6. Accommodation

The university provides limited on-campus housing, with priority often given to students from rural areas. As a result, many students arrange private accommodation near the main campus and nearby learning sites.

• On-campus dormitories: $50–100 per semester
• Shared rooms in Bujumbura: $30–80 per month
• Private apartments near campus: $100–200 per month

Because costs and availability can change, consider budgeting for transportation and supplies in addition to rent—especially during the first weeks of the academic year.

7. Contact Information

• Email: secretariat@ub.edu.bi
• Phone: +257 22 25 70 00
• Address: Avenue de university, Bujumbura, Burundi
• Admissions Office: admission@ub.edu.bi

If you want to compare admission timelines and campuses in other parts of Burundi, you can also explore institutions such as Université Ntare Rugamba (Gitega) and Université Lumière de Bujumbura (Bujumbura).

More Universities in Burundi

• Université Lumière de Bujumbura
• Université du Lac Tanganyika
• Université Ntare Rugamba
• Université Polytechnique de Gitega
• Université des Grands Lacs
• Université Martin Luther King
• Université Chrétienne du Burundi

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