The National University of Rwanda (NUR; French: Université nationale du Rwanda) is the largest university in Rwanda. It is located at 2°36′58″S 29°44′34″ECoordinates: 2°36′58″S 29°44′34″E in the city of Butare and was established in 1963 by the government in cooperation with the Congregation of the Dominicans from the Province of Quebec.