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Rwanda Polytechnic Announces 2026–2027 Admissions for Technical Secondary School and Other Candidates
Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) has announced the opening of applications for candidates wishing to study in Year One in its colleges for the 2026–2027 Academic Year.
Applications are open to public, private, and foreign candidates seeking admission under Government Sponsorship or Self/Private Sponsorship.
According to the official announcement, online applications will be accepted from 23 September to 3 October 2026 through the RP application portal.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must have:
- A Senior 6 / Level 5 certificate or results slip.
- International candidates must provide the relevant equivalence issued by NESA.
- A copy of a National ID or a valid passport for international applicants.
- An active email address and password.
- Payment of the non-refundable application fee of RWF 5,000.
Candidates who completed secondary education before 2024 must have two principal passes in principal subjects relevant to the programme. Selection and admission will depend on available places and academic performance.
Important Opportunity for Technical Secondary School Graduates
The RP admission requirements include numerous pathways specifically related to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trades.
This means candidates who completed Technical Secondary School can apply for eligible Advanced Diploma and Bachelor of Technology programmes, depending on their specific trade or combination.
Examples of TVET Pathways
The official annex includes the following examples:
Agri-Mechanization Technology
Eligible backgrounds include:
- Agri-Mechanization
- Crop Production
- Agriculture
- PCB
- PCM
- PEM
- MCB
The programme leads to an Advanced Diploma and Bachelor of Technology.
Electrical Technology
Eligible TVET backgrounds include:
- Industrial Electricity
- Electrical Technology
- Hydropower
- Solar Energy
The programme leads to an Advanced Diploma and Bachelor of Technology.
Information Technology
Eligible backgrounds include:
- Multimedia
- Multimedia Production
- Networking
- Networking and Internet Technologies
- Computer Systems and Architecture
- Software Development
- Software Programming and Embedded Systems
- Electronic Services
- Electronics and Telecommunication
- Telecommunication
- MEC
- PEM
- PCM
- MPG
- MEG
- MPC
The programme leads to an Advanced Diploma and Bachelor of Technology.
Mechatronics Technology
Eligible backgrounds include:
- PEM
- PCM
- MPG
- MPC
- MPB
- Electronic Services
- Electronics and Telecommunication
- Industrial Electricity
- Electrical Technology
- Production Technology
- Manufacturing Technology
The programme leads to an Advanced Diploma and Bachelor of Technology.
Renewable Energy Technology
Eligible TVET backgrounds include:
- Solar Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Methane Gas
- Peat Energy
- Hydropower
- Geothermal Energy
- Industrial Electricity
- Electrical Technology
- PEM
- PCM
- MPG
- MPC
- MPB
The programme leads to an Advanced Diploma and Bachelor of Technology.
Other technical pathways listed in the official annex include Automobile Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications, Civil Engineering, Water and Sanitation Technology, Mining Technology, Veterinary Technology, Forestry, Tourism, Hospitality, Creative Arts, Graphic Design and Animation, and Transport and Logistics, among others.
Application Deadline
Opening date: 23 September 2026
Closing date: 3 October 2026
Application fee: RWF 5,000, non-refundable.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online through the Rwanda Polytechnic application portal:
The application process includes creating an account, entering applicant information, selecting programmes, completing the application, and paying the application fee.
After a successful application, a confirmation email is sent to the applicant’s email address. RP states that only complete and successfully submitted applications will be received and considered.
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