Kwizera, EmmanuelMwirumubi, RichardBada Kizito, Joseph2022-03-012022-03-012020Kwizera, E., Mwirumubi, R., & Kizito, J. B. Effect of Brain Drain driving factors on University Competitiveness among Universities in Burundi.2582 - 0265https://nru.uncst.go.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/2358This study was conducted to examine the effect of brain drain driving factors on the competitiveness of Universities in Burundi. The findings revealed that revealed that there was a direct positive relationship between brain drain driving factors and the competitiveness of universities. It was also found that remuneration and growth opportunities had a positive significant effect on university competitiveness amongst universities in Burundi. In conclusion, remuneration and growth opportunities are imperative for the competitiveness of universities. The researcher recommends that university leadership should promote control of poor university competitiveness through strategies that increase growth opportunities as well as remuneration.enBrain draincompetitivenessUniversity competitivenessArticle