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Adventist University of Central Africa

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Adventist University of Central Africa: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Adventist University of Central Africa is a public university in Rwanda. It suits students who want to study at a higher-education institution in Kigali and are comfortable applying to a university whose published details are limited.

  2. What you can study

    The university is an institution of higher learning in Kigali, Rwanda. A full programme catalogue is not published in the information available here, so confirm the subjects and degrees on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check entry requirements directly on the university website. The university’s published information does not state language requirements, document lists, or deadlines, so these need to be confirmed before submitting an application.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Plan separately for living costs in Kigali, including housing, food, transport, and daily expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Rwanda and its website is available at http://www.auca.ac.rw/. Before applying from abroad, confirm the language of instruction, visa steps, entry documents, and whether your qualifications are accepted by the admissions office.

  6. How it compares

    Rwanda has 11 universities, so this institution is one option within a relatively small national higher-education sector. Its main distinguishing feature is that it is a public university and part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Adventist University of Central Africa

What type of university is Adventist University of Central Africa?

It is a public university in Rwanda.

Where is Adventist University of Central Africa located?

It is in Kigali, Rwanda.

What is the university's website?

http://www.auca.ac.rw/

How many universities are there in Rwanda?

Rwanda has 11 universities.

Overview

The Adventist University of Central Africa is a Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning near two campuses in Kigali, Rwanda. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Rwanda.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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