{"id":4114,"date":"2025-07-21T18:58:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T18:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=4114"},"modified":"2026-05-19T16:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:20:55","slug":"university-of-global-health-equity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/university-of-global-health-equity\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Global Health Equity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a career-focused institution based in Rwanda, created to reimagine how global health education prepares professionals to address real-world inequities. Since its launch in 2015, UGHE has prioritized equity, compassion, and practical leadership\u2014training students to understand not only medicine and health sciences, but also the social, economic, and political factors that shape health outcomes.<\/p>\n

UGHE is located in Butaro, Rwanda, in a setting that supports an immersive learning routine and hands-on training. Students and faculty from different countries bring diverse perspectives to the classroom, while practical learning approaches connect coursework with community-based experience. The university\u2019s approach is built around the idea that improving global health equity is both a professional responsibility and a lasting public impact.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Field<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversity of Global Health Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPrivate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nButaro, Rwanda<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nughe.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition costs can vary by intake, program track, and course requirements. For the most accurate figures, always confirm with UGHE admissions before you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fee (per year)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Master of Science in Global Health Delivery<\/td>\nUSD 15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)<\/td>\nUSD 8,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Education Courses<\/td>\nVaries by program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

UGHE\u2019s academic offerings are designed for students who want to combine health training with equity-centered problem-solving. If you\u2019re comparing options across Rwanda, you may also want to review other study pathways such as those at the University of Rwanda<\/a> and the University of Kigali<\/a>.<\/p>\n