National University of Rwanda, Huye

Name: National University of Rwanda
Address: Huye, Rwanda

#3 among attractions in Huye

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The National University of Rwanda was the largest university in Rwanda. It was located at 2°36′58″S 29°44′34″E in the city of Butare and was established in 1963 by the government in cooperation with the Congregation of the Dominicans from the Province of Quebec, Canada. Its founder and first rector was Father Georges-Henri Lévesque. ()

Local name: Kaminuza nkuru y’u Rwanda Established: 1963 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 2°36'59"S, 29°44'34"E

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National University of Rwanda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ethnographic Museum, Stade Huye.

1.9 miN
History museum, Museum
Ethnographic Museum, Huye
49 min walk • The Ethnographic Museum, formerly the National Museum of Rwanda, is a national museum in Rwanda. It is located in Butare. It is owned by Institute of National Museums of Rwanda. It was built with help of the Belgian government and opened in 1989.
1.4 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Huye, Huye
37 min walk • The Huye Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Butare, Rwanda. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Mukura Victory Sports FC. The stadium holds 20,000 people.

National University of Rwanda, Huye

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National University of Rwanda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ethnographic Museum, Huye

Stade Huye, Huye