UGHE MBBS-MGHD Medical Scholarship
2026–2027: Applications Open
The University of Global Health Equity
(UGHE) has announced that applications are open for its integrated Bachelor of
Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery–Master of Science in Global Health Delivery
(MBBS-MGHD) programme. The programme is designed to train competent medical
doctors who can provide quality healthcare in Rwanda and beyond.
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The programme combines medical sciences,
clinical training, research, leadership and global health equity. Students
learn through practical activities, community engagement, simulation,
team-based learning and early exposure to clinical practice.
UGHE also provides tuition and boarding fee
support under a public-service agreement. Students accepted under this
arrangement must commit to serving vulnerable populations for a specified
period after completing their medical training.
Application opening date: 28 October 2026
Application deadline: 17 January 2027, at 11:59 PM Central Africa Time
(CAT)
Applicant examination: February 2027
Applicant interviews: March 2027
Final admission decisions: April 2027
Important:
The supplied announcement refers to the Class of 2033 in its headline but
identifies the admissions schedule as belonging to the Class of 2032.
Applicants should confirm the correct intake year with UGHE before submitting
their applications.
About the University of Global Health
Equity
The University of Global Health Equity is a
university focused on improving healthcare through education, research and
health-system development. Its medical programme aims to prepare graduates to
respond to healthcare needs while promoting equitable access to quality medical
services.
The MBBS-MGHD programme supports Rwanda’s
health and education priorities and draws on partnerships with international
universities, researchers, medical specialists and basic-science experts.
About the MBBS-MGHD Programme
The integrated programme prepares students
to become general medical practitioners while developing their understanding of
global health delivery, research and leadership.
Its curriculum is designed to cover the
learning objectives expected of medical graduates in Rwanda and East Africa.
Students progress through four main phases.
Programme Structure and Duration
|
Programme
phase |
Duration |
|
Foundations
in Social Medicine and Global Health Equity |
8
months |
|
Biomedical
Sciences Foundations of Medicine |
24
months |
|
Clinical
and Health Delivery |
30
months |
|
Exploration
and Development |
18
months |
|
Total
programme duration |
80
months |
The programme takes approximately six years
and eight months.
Students receive the MBBS degree after completing the Clinical and Health
Delivery phase and then enter an internship assigned by the Government of
Rwanda. The internship forms part of the Exploration and Development phase and
is overseen by the Rwanda Medical and Dental Council. Students complete the
MGHD degree after finishing the internship.
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Teaching and Learning Approach
UGHE uses innovative teaching methods to
help students connect medical theory with real-life healthcare practice. These
include:
- Active learning and flipped classrooms.
- Team-based learning.
- Simulation and problem-based learning.
- Integrated learning across basic sciences and clinical
medicine.
- Early exposure to community medicine and clinical practice.
- Research activities and practical problem-solving.
This approach is intended to strengthen
students’ clinical reasoning, communication, teamwork and ability to respond to
complex health challenges.
Skills and Competencies Graduates
Develop
Graduates of the MBBS-MGHD programme are
expected to develop competencies in the following areas:
- Medical expertise and patient care.
- Communication with patients and healthcare teams.
- Collaboration across professional disciplines.
- Healthcare management.
- Health advocacy.
- Scholarship and research.
- Professional conduct.
- Global health equity.
These competencies are intended to prepare
graduates to work as general medical practitioners and contribute to improving
healthcare delivery.
Admission Requirements and Eligibility
UGHE’s supplied admissions information
indicates that applicants must provide educational details, including their
Advanced Level or Senior Six national examination results, alongside personal
and contact information.
The application process includes a brief
personal statement describing the applicant’s educational and professional
goals. Applications are screened by UGHE’s Office of Admissions, and
shortlisted candidates are invited to sit an admissions examination and
interview.
UGHE also states that it prioritizes female
applicants to the extent permitted by applicable Rwandan laws and policies.
Important Information for Applicants
The supplied information includes headings
for Rwandan applicants, international applicants and candidates with refugee
status, but it does not provide the complete eligibility requirements under
those headings.
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Applicants should therefore consult UGHE’s
official admissions information to confirm the required subjects, examination
grades, equivalence requirements for international qualifications and any
additional eligibility conditions.
UGHE does not accept credit transfers from
other higher-learning institutions for coursework completed elsewhere in place
of the programme’s own requirements.
How to Apply
Applicants should follow these steps:
- Visit the official UGHE website and open the MBBS-MGHD
admissions section.
- Read the eligibility criteria carefully and confirm that the
correct intake is selected.
- Prepare the required educational, demographic and contact
information.
- Provide the requested national examination results and personal
statement.
- Submit the application through the official admissions system.
- Monitor communications from UGHE regarding examination and
interview invitations.
Official website: https://ughe.org/
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Applicants should use the official website
to locate the current application form and confirm the correct class year.
Application Timeline
|
Admissions
stage |
Date |
|
Applications
open |
28
October 2026 |
|
Applications
close |
17
January 2027, 11:59 PM CAT |
|
Admissions
examination |
February
2027 |
|
Interviews |
March
2027 |
|
Final
decisions |
April
2027 |
Candidates who progress through the
admissions process will be required to sit the entrance examination and attend
an interview according to the university’s schedule.
Fees, Funding and Scholarship Conditions
UGHE states that students accepted under
this arrangement will not pay tuition fees to enrol in the MBBS-MGHD programme.
Boarding fees are also covered under the university’s stated arrangement.
However, this financial support comes with
an important obligation: students must agree to serve vulnerable populations
for a specified number of years under an agreement with UGHE and the Ministry
of Health or the relevant ministry in their country.
The supplied terms state that:
- Students do not pay tuition fees for the programme.
- Boarding fees are covered under the stated arrangement.
- Students must sign the required UGHE and Ministry of Health
agreements.
- Following graduation, students are required to report to the
Ministry of Health within 15 working days, as specified in the agreement.
- Students receive a salary during their public-service
employment, determined by their employer and applicable policies.
- Acceptance may be withdrawn if a student declines to sign the
required agreements.
Applicants should carefully read the
public-service agreement, particularly the required years of service and the
conditions governing withdrawal or termination. The supplied information does
not specify the exact number of years of service, so applicants should confirm
this directly with UGHE.
Application Deadline
Applications are scheduled to close on 17
January 2027 at 11:59 PM CAT, according to the supplied admissions
timeline.
Because the announcement contains a discrepancy between the Class of 2033
headline and the Class of 2032 schedule, applicants should verify the correct
intake and application deadline with UGHE before proceeding.
For more scholarship announcements and
education opportunities, visit https://fdo.net.rw/.
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