{"id":2426,"date":"2025-06-04T17:16:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T17:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=2426"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:41:16","slug":"universite-des-grands-lacs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/universite-des-grands-lacs\/","title":{"rendered":"Universit\u00e9 des Grands Lacs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

Universit\u00e9 des Grands Lacs (UGL) is a regional leader in higher education, strategically located at the crossroads of Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Established in 1998, UGL has developed an academic model designed for the African Great Lakes region, emphasizing interdisciplinary programs in peace studies, environmental management, and regional development.<\/p>\n

The university operates across three campuses in Bujumbura (Burundi), Bukavu (DRC), and Cyangugu (Rwanda). Its distinctive Cross-Border Semester<\/strong> requires students to study at two different campus locations, supporting language practice, cultural adaptation, and regional cooperation among future professionals.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversit\u00e9 des Grands Lacs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1998<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nRegional Private University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Campus<\/td>\nBujumbura, Burundi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.uglac.org<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Languages<\/td>\nFrench, English, Swahili<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/td>\n7,200 across 3 campuses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nAnnual Tuition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Programs<\/td>\n$1,500-$2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Programs<\/td>\n$2,200-$2,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regional Peace Studies<\/td>\n$1,800 (with scholarships)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lake Ecosystem Management<\/td>\n$2,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cross-Border MBA<\/td>\n$3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tuition can vary based on track, residency requirements for the Cross-Border Semester, and scholarship eligibility. Applicants are encouraged to verify the most recent fee schedule with UGL admissions before budgeting for the academic year.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

UGL\u2019s academic portfolio is built for students who want career pathways connected to regional stability, environmental research, governance, and cross-cultural communication. In addition to core degree tracks, many students combine classroom study with applied research through campus institutes and field-based learning.<\/p>\n