Specific graduate admission requirements for applicants from Rwanda
Required Credentials:
Must have a degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited institution for our Master’s degree programs.
- Degrees equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree:
- Minimum of 3-4 years of postsecondary studies.
**The Higher National Diploma represents attainment of a level of education comparable to 3 years of university study in the United States. Credit may be awarded on a course-by-course basis.
**The Baccalauréat represents attainment of a level of education comparable to 2 years of university study in the United States. Credit may be awarded on a course-by-course basis.
**The Bachelor of Arts represents attainment of a level of education comparable to a bachelor's degree in the United States.
**The Bachelor of Science represents attainment of a level of education comparable to a bachelor's degree in the United States.
**The Bachelor of Physiotherapy represents attainment of a level of education comparable to a first professional degree in physical therapy in the United States.
Minimum Academic Standard:
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
** Students below a 2.75 may be considered for conditional admission
English Language Proficiency Required For Non-Native Speakers:
- TOEFL: Minimum of 79 Total (iBT) or Minimum of 550 Total (PBT) - Does not include TOEFL Best Score
- IELTS: Minimum of 6.5 Overall Band Score
- Duolingo: Minimum of 105
- Specific programs have higher TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo minimums. Please see our graduate majors page to determine what your required minimum TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo score is.
** Students with low or no English proficiency score may be considered for conditional admission.
To Apply, Please Submit:
- Completed application for admission
- Official transcripts sent from your current and/or all prior academic institutions that you have attended to the UNI Office of Admissions (unofficial copies can be submitted for initial review)
- Official degree certificate/diploma (unofficial copies can be submitted for initial review)
- Official English test score reports (unofficial copies can be submitted for initial review)
- Financial statement and certification form
- $75 application fee
- Depending on the graduate program you are interested in, there may be additional requirements or documents to submit. Please check out our graduate majors page for more information.