Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK)

What Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) does

Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) is a private, nonprofit Catholic higher education institution established in 2002 by the Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi and headquartered in Muhanga District, Southern Province of Rwanda. The institution operates five faculties (Journalism and Communication Studies; Social, Economic Sciences and Business Management; Sciences of Development; Education; and Health Sciences) plus a Quality Assurance unit, delivering 11 Bachelor's degree programs, one Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and a newly launched Master of Education Sciences program. ICK serves high school graduates, transfer students, and bachelor's-degree holders, with admissions processed through an online application portal and multiple delivery modalities (Day, Evening, Weekend, Holiday sections).

The institution's technology stack centers on a Moodle-based eLearning platform (elearning.uck.ac.rw) supporting course delivery, an e-library with EBSCO database access, and a dedicated student/staff portal for admissions and academic management. ICK also offers professional certification pathways (CPA, ACCA, PMP, CIPS, CAT, ICDL) targeted at working professionals, with pricing structured per module and tiered between ICK members and external students. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees and professional certification exam/training fees, with payments collected via Equity Bank and Bank of Kigali. The institution's go-to-market is direct admissions supported by its website, Facebook presence, and international partnerships, including Erasmus+ exchange programs with partner universities in the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden.

Name

Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK)

Legal name

Institut Catholique de Kabgayi

Website

https://uck.ac.rw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) is a private Catholic higher education institution in Muhanga, Rwanda, offering 11 Bachelor's programs, a Postgraduate Diploma, a Master's, and professional certifications to high school graduates, transfer students, and working professionals across five faculties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAFAB

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

SECONDARYEDAJAMAD

Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Technology Solutions

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Professional certification training
• Postgraduate education programs
• Catholic university education

Headquarters

HQ city

Muhanga

HQ country

Rwanda

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: ICK generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for undergraduate programs (Bachelor's degrees in Journalism, Public Relations, Sociology, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Rural and Urban Development, Environmental Management, Education programs, Nursing, Midwifery), postgraduate programs (Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Master of Education Sciences), and professional certification programs (CPA, CAT, ACCA, PMP, CIPS, ICDL). Fee structures vary by program and student status (ICK members vs. external students).
2. Professional Certification Programs: Revenue from professional certification exam registration fees and training for CPA, ACCA, CIPS, PMP, and ICDL programs. Fees are collected through bank transfers to Equity Bank and Bank of Kigali accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) is a Catholic higher education institution delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional certification programs across five faculties, including Journalism, Communication, Business Management, Education, Health Sciences, and Development Studies. The institution awards Bachelor's degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Master's degrees, and also prepares students for international professional credentials such as CPA, ACCA, PMP, CIPS, and ICDL. Instructional delivery combines on-campus teaching (Day, Evening, Weekend, and Holiday sections) with a Moodle-based eLearning platform, e-library access, and online application/admissions services.

Product overview

Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive suite of academic programs across five faculties (Journalism and Communication, Social/Economic Sciences and Business Management, Sciences of Development, Education, and Health Sciences). The institution provides 11 Bachelor degree programs, 1 Postgraduate Diploma, and 1 Master of Education Sciences program. Additionally, ICK offers professional certification programs including CPA (Rwanda), ACCA, PMP, CIPS, and CAT through partnerships with international professional bodies. Technology-enabled learning is supported via a Moodle-based eLearning platform, a student/staff portal for academic management, and short course offerings accessible through the admission portal. The institution also facilitates research and publishes academic works spanning multiple disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Journalism and Communication Studies
• Faculty of Social, Economic Sciences and Business Management
• Faculty of Sciences of Development
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Master of Education Sciences
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Professional Program
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Program
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Program
• CIPS (Chartered Institutes of Procurement & Supply) Program
• CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) Program
• ICDL (International Certification of Digital Literacy) Program
• ICK eLearning Platform (Moodle)
• ICK Student and Staff Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for employment across education, journalism, business, healthcare, and development sectors

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CHE University (The Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation through Erasmus+ Program including exchange of teaching and research expertise and students' exchange program. Partnership enables international academic mobility for both students and faculty.
• University of Social and Media Culture (Torun, Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ Program partnership for academic exchange and collaboration.
• Fojo Media Institute (Linnaes University, Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia professionalisation partnership including mentoring and training, capacity building in journalism, and teaching and learning facilities. Multi-year partnership demonstrating satisfaction with achievements.
• U.S. Embassy (Kigali)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical support for the development of English language teaching. Supports enhancement of language instruction quality at ICK.
• Ministry of Health / USAID-IremecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 4x4 Strategy and scholarships in Nursing and Midwifery programs. Supports healthcare education and workforce development.
• Kepler CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to conduct multi-institutional tracer studies on academic and employment outcomes of students and alumni.
• ORIPES (Rwandan Organization of Private Institutions of Higher Learning)coreOthersNational membership organization for private higher learning institutions in Rwanda.
• IUCEA (Inter-University Council of East Africa)coreOthersRegional membership organization bringing together universities in East Africa to promote regional higher education cooperation.
• ACUHIAM (Association of Catholic Universities and Higher Institutes of Africa and Madagascar)coreOthersRegional association of Catholic higher education institutions across Africa and Madagascar.
• IFCU (International Federation of Catholic Universities)coreOthersInternational federation connecting Catholic universities worldwide for collaboration and shared standards.
• Demonstration SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for teaching and learning activities, training, and school practice for education students.
• Hospitals and Health CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical placement partnerships for internes in nursing and midwifery programs, providing hands-on healthcare training experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Adventist University of Central Africa: Private religious university in Kigali, Rwanda affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Direct peer as a faith-based private university in Rwanda competing for students with similar values-based education offerings.
• Catholic University of Eastern Africa: Catholic university with main campus in Nairobi, Kenya serving multiple East African countries. Direct peer as a Catholic higher education institution with similar values-based mission and comparable program offerings in business, education, and social sciences.
• INES Ruhengeri: Private university in Musanze, Rwanda offering programs in health sciences, business, and education. Direct peer as a private Rwandan university with multi-faculty structure and similar program mix.
• Uganda Martyrs University: Catholic university in Uganda founded by the Uganda Episcopal Conference. Direct peer as a Catholic higher education institution in East Africa with similar values-based mission and program structure across multiple faculties.
• Kepler College: Rwanda-based nonprofit higher education program partnered with U.S. universities offering bachelor's degrees. Listed as ICK's partner for tracer studies; competes for similar students seeking international-quality education in Rwanda.
• University of Kigali: Private university in Kigali, Rwanda offering undergraduate and graduate programs across business, education, and technology disciplines. Direct peer as a private higher education institution in Rwanda competing for similar student segments.
• African Leadership University: Private university with campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda offering undergraduate and graduate programs focused on leadership and African development. Direct peer as a private higher education institution in Rwanda targeting similar emerging-leader student segments.
• Mount Kenya University Rwanda: Private university with Rwanda campus, part of Mount Kenya University network headquartered in Kenya. Direct peer as a multi-campus private institution offering business, health, and education programs across East Africa.

Broad incumbents

• University of Rwanda: Main public university in Rwanda formed from merger of former national institutions. Broad incumbent operating across all major academic disciplines with significantly larger scale and government backing, representing the primary competitive force in Rwandan higher education.

Regional players

• Kampala International University: Private university headquartered in Uganda with campuses across East Africa. Regional peer operating similar programs (health sciences, business, education) in the broader East African higher education market, attracting cross-border students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institut-catholique-de-kabgayi-ick

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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