Accredited universities in Rwanda: regulator and exam bodies
National exam bodies and the university regulator in Rwanda, with links to the official sites.
See the official list of accredited universities
Published by Higher Education Council (HEC).
University regulator
Exam bodies
Selected universities
A short reference list, not a full register. Use the official list above to check any other university.
Rwanda exams and universities: common questions
Who regulates universities in Rwanda?
Higher Education Council (HEC) regulates universities in Rwanda, at https://www.hec.gov.rw/.
Where can I check if a university in Rwanda is accredited?
Higher Education Council (HEC) publishes an official list: https://www.hec.gov.rw/accredited-institutions
Who runs national exams in Rwanda?
Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB, national examinations); National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA).
Source: the official sites linked above. Higher-education regulator and accredited list checked on the official sites, retrieved 2026-10-10. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.