The College of Arts and Social Sciences graduated 760 students, the College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM) had 722 graduates, the College of Business and Economics (CBE) awarded degrees to 1,453 students while the College of Education graduated a whopping 2,308 graduates.

The College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) had 1,157 while the College of Science and Technology graduated 1,663.

Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente presided over the graduation ceremony. In his keynote speech, he congratulated the University for making significant strides in development and delivering quality education.

"I have no doubt that the university has provided you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and values, and we expect you to contribute to solving various issues related to the country’s development. As you go on to serve the nation, we look forward to seeing you bring about substantial change that will improve the lives of Rwandans," Ngirente said.

Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente presided over the graduation ceremony.

He urged the graduates to think broadly and help society find solutions to pressing issues that lead to development. "You must think widely, innovate solutions for development, and initiate impactful projects that benefit both yourselves and the country. Remember that the nation’s progress begins with you. That’s why I encourage you to seize every opportunity your country provides," he stated.

Dr. Ngirente emphasized that having international students among the graduates is clear evidence of the advancing quality of education offered by the university. "The fact that 126 international students from various countries have graduated today shows that the University of Rwanda has achieved its goal of expanding its reach. This progress must continue," he affirmed.

"We are pleased that the University of Rwanda continues to enhance the quality of education it offers, making it attractive even to students from outside Rwanda. Improving education quality must continue, and we celebrate that the progress made so far will not be reversed," he added.

He also mentioned that once all reforms are fully implemented, the University of Rwanda will establish a strong international reputation. "Our universities must strengthen their research capacities and equip graduates with the relevant knowledge to support our country’s economic growth and development efforts," he said.

He pointed out that this can be achieved through partnerships between private sector stakeholders and the university by refining the curriculum, providing internships, and creating job opportunities.

On his part, Dr. Didas Muganga, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Rwanda highlighted that this 10th graduation ceremony marked a celebration of reforms that have enabled the university to produce skilled graduates ready for the job market.

“As you receive your degrees, you have overcome challenges that prepared you to be leaders, innovators, and thinkers for the future,” he said.

Muganga reminded the graduates that their time in school should have shaped them into experts poised to offer top-tier services in the future. “The knowledge you have gained can bring change, spark innovation, and drive development. This is our commitment as a university,” he said.

He also noted that in the past decade, significant changes have been made in higher education in Rwanda, particularly through the unification of public institutions to form the University of Rwanda, which has promoted quality education across all levels.

Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana acknowledged the hard work of the graduates and expressed optimism about their contributions to the country’s development. He noted that the University of Rwanda is not just an educational institution but a place for nurturing future leaders who will drive sustainable development in the country.