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Digital Repository

Access theses, dissertations, research papers, and institutional publications

UR Digital Repository

The University of Rwanda Institutional Repository collects, preserves, and disseminates the intellectual output of the University community.

Access Repository
5,000+
Total Items
2,000+
Theses & Dissertations
1,500+
Journal Articles
500+
Conference Papers

Repository Collections

Theses and Dissertations

Master's theses and doctoral dissertations from UR students.

2,000+ items Browse

Research Articles

Peer-reviewed journal articles by UR faculty and researchers.

1,500+ items Browse

Conference Proceedings

Papers presented at conferences, workshops, and seminars.

500+ items Browse

Technical Reports

Research reports, working papers, and technical documents.

300+ items Browse

Rwandan Heritage

Materials related to Rwandan history, culture, and heritage.

200+ items Browse

University Archives

Historical documents, policies, and institutional records.

150+ items Browse

Submit Your Work

UR faculty, researchers, and students can deposit their scholarly works in the repository.

  • Increase visibility of your research
  • Long-term preservation
  • Open access to your work
  • Comply with funder mandates
  • Track downloads and citations
Contact Repository Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Current UR students, faculty, and staff can deposit their scholarly works. Alumni may also deposit with special permission from the library.

The repository accepts theses, dissertations, journal articles, conference papers, technical reports, working papers, books, book chapters, datasets, and other scholarly materials produced by UR affiliates.

Yes, most content is freely available worldwide unless restricted by publisher agreements. Some items may have embargo periods or access restrictions.

You can submit your work by contacting the repository team at repository@ur.ac.rw. They will provide guidance on the submission process and any required documentation.

Benefits include increased visibility and citation of your research, long-term preservation, compliance with funder mandates, and making your work openly accessible to the global community.

Need Help with the Repository?

Contact our repository team for assistance with accessing or depositing materials.

repository@ur.ac.rw Ask a Librarian +250 788 123 456

Response time: Within 24 hours on weekdays