Admissions – Masters in Global Nursing Leadership Program (MGLN)

Applications for the Inaugural Cohort, Class of 2026 officially open from 15 December 2023 until 31st March 2024 @ 5 PM CAT. 

UGHE’s Office of Admissions takes a holistic approach to the admissions process. The Admissions Committee considers a broad range of application criteria, including supplemental documents, professional experience, exams, interviews, and overall alignment with the UGHE’s mission and vision   

Admission to the Masters in Global Nursing Leadership requires the student to meet the minimum admission requirements for graduate study of the University of Global Health Equity and the following requirements of the Center for Nursing and Midwifery: 

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program             

• 5 – 7 years’ experience as a registered nurse (RN) 

• Currently employed. 

• Current non – restricted registered nurse (RN) practice license 

• Letter from current employer stating support for graduate study 

• Two professional referees 

• Curriculum vitae (CV) 

• A state of purpose essay describing the applicant’s interest in nursing leadership and the MGNL’s relationship to those goals 

• A personal interview with UGHE graduate faculty 

Please note:  

• All academic documents presented must be from an accredited institution.  

• Completed applications must be accompanied by NOTARIZED COPIES of academic documents.   

• Proficiency in English to enable the student to both comprehend learning material and to engage in verbal and written communication at the graduate level. 

• The MGNL aims to educate students who have a global interest, a commitment to leadership, and a desire to address issues of inequity and disparity through health delivery and Candidates must be committed to high academic integrity.   

Yes! UGHE values diversity and welcomes applicants from around the globe. 

Applications are submitted online. Each applicant is asked to submit their Academic qualifications. In addition to demographic information, applicants are required to submit their PERSONAL STATEMENT during applications: After the Admissions Committee reviews all applications, select candidates are invited to sit for an online ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, and a subset of those candidates are invited for ADMISSIONS INTERVIEWS.   

Yes. If your transcripts are not in English, you must submit notarized, translated copies of your transcripts and diplomas, as well as copies in their original language. All transcripts and diplomas will be verified by an international transcript verification body.   

If I am accepted into the MGNL Class of 2026 but choose not to attend, can I defer my acceptance?  

Acceptance into the MGNL Class of 2026 does not guarantee acceptance in the future. If an applicant chooses to decline their offer, they are required to reapply for admission. If a student who has dropped out of the program would like to rejoin, they must re-apply to the program through the normal application process.   

UGHE aims to educate students who have a global interest, a commitment to leadership, and a desire to address issues of inequity and disparity through health delivery. UGHE Registrar Office aligns with this vision by considering all applications in a holistic and equitable manner. 

All students who have completed their studies at an international institution in Rwanda or have foreign qualifications are required to apply for an equivalency certificate at the Higher Education Council in Rwanda to apply to the MGNL program. Please refer to this link on how to apply for your equivalency certificate.  

Successful candidates receive a 100% tuition-only scholarship. Successful candidates will be required to sign a letter committing to completing the program, failure to which they will be required to refund UGHE the entire scholarship amount.  

The university will only pay for tuition, housing and meals at the UGHE campus, transport to and from UGHE’s Butaro campus and any academic-related costs like field trips 

80% of the MGNL will be delivered online and students are required to have access to functional computers and high-speed internet. Students will report to the UGHE campus for examination for 2 weeks each semester.  

Students are expected to cater for ALL costs outside UGHE’s Butaro campus. These costs are mainly air tickets to and from Rwanda, accommodation and meals outside UGHE’s Butaro campus, and visa fees. 

Additionally, students are required to bring their own personal items and toiletries. UGHE does not provide students with pocket money or living stipends.