University of Lay Adventist of Kigali (UNILAK) was created by the Federation of Adventist Parents Associations for the Development of Education in Rwanda (FAPADER).

UNILAK was approved through the Convention No. 001 of 03 February 1997, which was signed between the Government of the Republic of Rwanda, and FAPADER. The Institute obtained legal identity as a nonprofit association under Rwandan law through the Ministerial Decree No. 89/11 of 02 July 2004 and it was fully accredited by the government of Rwanda through the Ministerial Order NO 002/09 of 09/04/2009.

The University’s Headquarters are located in the City of Kigali, Gasabo District, Remera Sector. UNILAK has also expanded its activities in the Southern province (Nyanza) and Eastern Province (Rwamagana) and the two campuses operate with a competitive modern boarding facilities.

UNILAK‘ Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S) Number is 561227536 which shows the extent to which UNILAK is credible at global level.

UNILAK has four faculties offered both in undergraduate and master’s level:
· Faculty of Law,
· Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management
(This includes the department of cooperative management
· Faculty of Environmental Studies
· Faculty of Computing and Information Sciences.
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UNILAK’ Vision:
The Vision of UNILAK is to become a leading University in
Africa, grounded in Christian values, we strive for excellence in education,
research, and community service.

UNILAK’ Mission:
The Mission of UNILAK is to promote integral education, scientific and technological research, community service and any other thing that may directly or indirectly contribute to the real development of Rwanda.

UNILAK Research Profile :
UNILAK has an international scientific journal named “East
African Journal of Science and Technology, EAJST” it isonline([ Ссылка ])and
printed periodically. (ISSN: 2227-1902).

UNILAK organizes yearly
international conference where UNILAK with fellow researchers share knowledge at international level in different domains especially in cooperative management, sustainable development, Law and environmental studies. These conferences, research projects and publications involve academic staffs, undergraduate and post graduate students and national and international stakeholders.

UNILAK Collaboration with other Institutions: UNILAK is a member of
Inter University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) and ORIPES (Rwandan
Organization of Private Higher Learning Institutions).

UNILAK has collaboration with different public, private and international
organizations which is helpful for conducting community outreach activities and research projects.

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