School of Computing & Information Technology

University of Kigali has endeavored to be the seat of academic excellence in Rwanda. The School of Computing and IT has continuously adapted itself to suit diverse student needs in a rapidly changing and growing regional economy. The School continues, each year, to attract some of the nation’s best and maintains a diverse student body with a great degree of gender balance.

At the undergraduate level, the School of Computing and IT offers a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS), Business Information Technology (BBIT) and Information Technology (BIT) degrees. These degree programs are conducted simultaneously in the Day, Evening and Weekend sessions.

School of Computing and IT Mission and Purpose
- The mission of School of Computing and IT is to provides secure, reliable, and integrated technology solutions in alignment with academic and administrative goals, while delivering excellence in customer service. Following are the objectives the Department of IT (Dept. IT) for the 2013/2014 academic year.
- Promote safe, disciplined, and drug-free learning environments.
- Improve learning by ensuring that more students have effective teachers through implementing evaluation and support systems that consider multiple measurers of effectiveness.
- Stimulate a working environment within the faculty that is supportive of staff and encourages active engagement and a positive contribution from individual members of staff.
- Support innovation in programme design and delivery, learning, teaching and assessment methods and student support, and lead the faculty’s commitment to a learning culture for staff and students.
- Proactively develop the portfolio of programmes, seeking opportunities for new and modified programmes in response to changes in market demand.

School of Computing and IT Vision
We are committed to investing in technology to support our mission and to creating an information technology “baseline” that embraces the diversity and innovation.

Advantages of Studying Computing and IT
An ICT degree from UOK offers practical learning through our work experience programs and laboratory experience, so you graduate with real-world skills and knowledge. The final year team project gives you an opportunity to showcase your work.

We work closely with industry to ensure that programs are relevant and that graduates are well positioned to be leaders in their respective fields. Many of our students have secured employment well before graduation. They earn high starting salaries and are in strong demand.

The advantages of studying Computing and IT at University of Kigali include:
Strong foundation for combined academic studies
Students are able to take optional modules in business and IT and by combining law with a range of non-law degrees, the potential of becoming a powerful and well-rounded leader is beyond measure.

Multitudes of career options
Other than becoming an IT scientist, Computing and IT graduates are desirable candidates for various fields such as media, academia, commerce and industry and more. You will find that studying Computing and IT can take you just about anywhere.

Financial stability
Obtaining a Computer Science or Information Technology or Business Information Technology degree may not guarantee immediate success or an exceedingly large amount of money but it is close. This professional qualification allows you to enjoy more job security and higher salary as compared to those without. The rest is up to you.

Master critical thinking, strong reasoning and analytical skills
The knowledge and skills gained from studying Computer Science or Information Technology or Business Information Technology facilitate students to analyze all sides of complex situations or problems and to devise the best solution based on strong reasoning and critical thinking.

The power to make a difference through Computing and IT
You may have a strong sense of justice and wish to improve the defects in the system, studying law offers you the legal education and qualification to ultimately make that significant change.

Respect and prestige
Many Computing and IT graduates are successful in various industries and more became world leaders who are highly respected. The job is not easy but those who uphold justice are most deserving of respect.

Awareness of rights and responsibilities
Being aware of rights and responsibilities enables you to become the best that you can be as a fellow human being. Studying Computer Science or Information Technology or Business Information Technology allows students to understand Information technology in general.

Self-confidence
Studying one of the Degrees under the School of Computing and IT is an empowering experience. The students often work in groups, take extra training in different certificates (Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), IT Essentials, Python Programming, Mobile application development) and actively participate in innovation through the incubation center. Such environments nurture good self-esteem, confidence and a skilled person.

Better communication skills and high adaptability towards various career transitions
Students under the School of Computing and IT develop the ability to innovate and be creative, keen problem-solving abilities and the capacity for independent thinking. As a result, Computer Science or Information Technology or Business Information Technology graduates adapt very well in various situations or career transitions.

An intellectual challenge
With such compelling benefits, it comes to reason that obtaining a degree from the School of Computing and IT is not easy. The standards are high and outstanding academic performance is expected. Studying Computer Science or Information Technology or Business Information Technology is demanding, yet this may well be the biggest benefit of studying: learning to push your limits.

• Location: Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa
• Website: https://uok.ac.rw/scit/