{"id":4111,"date":"2025-07-21T18:53:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T18:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=4111"},"modified":"2026-05-19T16:21:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:21:20","slug":"catholic-university-of-kabgayi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/catholic-university-of-kabgayi\/","title":{"rendered":"Catholic University of Kabgayi,"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

The Catholic University of Kabgayi, officially known as Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK), is a private, Christian-affiliated university in Kabgayi (Gitarama), Rwanda\u2019s Southern Province. Established by the Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi in 2002 and formally accredited in 2010, ICK operates under the motto \u201cScience \u00b7 Conscience \u00b7 Development.\u201d The university focuses on preparing graduates for real-world careers through quality education, applied research, and community service.<\/p>\n

Today, ICK is known for combining academic training with values-based student support. Its academic structure includes faculties for journalism, communication, development sciences, social and economic sciences, management, and information technology. If you\u2019re looking for a campus-based learning experience in Rwanda\u2014especially in communication, development, and technology\u2014this is the type of institution many students compare alongside other universities in the region, such as the University of Rwanda<\/a> and the University of Kigali<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/strong><\/td>\nCatholic University of Kabgayi (Institut Catholique de Kabgayi)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/strong><\/td>\n2002 (accredited 2010)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/strong><\/td>\nPrivate nonprofit (Christian)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nKabgayi (Muhanga District), Southern Province, Rwanda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/strong><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.uck.ac.rw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition fees can vary by intake year, program track, and course load. The figures below are approximate and are best confirmed directly with the admissions office before you pay any fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fee (approx.)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Day (Level 1\u20132)<\/td>\n\u2248 400,000 RWF\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Day (Level 3\u20135)<\/td>\n\u2248 430,000 RWF\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Evening\/Weekend<\/td>\n\u2248 430,000\u2013470,000 RWF\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Postgraduate \/ Diploma<\/td>\nVaries by program, typically higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

ICK offers programs that emphasize applied learning and career relevance, with options in communication, development, social sciences, management, and computing. The institute is also a good fit for students who prefer structured degree pathways that align with regional development priorities.<\/p>\n