Program Overview
The Agricultural Engineering - Soil & Water Engineering at University of Rwanda is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Agricultural Engineering - Soil & Water Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Rwanda and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agricultural Engineering - Soil & Water Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advances in Irrigation Engineering (with only one module component: Irrigation planning, design and construction),
- Soil and Water Conservation (with three module components: Estimation of sediment yield and its predictions; Soil conservation techniques; Design of water harvesting systems),
- Design of Water Conservation Structures(with three modules: Design, construction and management of farm ponds; Design of different types of spillways; Operation and maintenance of small dams)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The student to be admitted to MSc in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Soil & water Engineering should have completed BSc in Soil & Water Management, Irrigation & Drainage, Water Resources Management, Agricultural Mechanization, Soil Science and Soil & Environmental Management, Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university.
In case of BSc degree from fields other than those listed above, submission of additional documentation along with the application is needed so that the University can assess eligibility.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Rwanda
University of Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
University of Rwanda is a public collegiate, multi campus university based in Kigali, Rwanda. Formed in 2013 through the merger of previously independent education institutions, the University of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months