Universities in Ethiopia

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Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU)

Adama · public · English

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Architecture & Design · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation
Education and Training Authority (ETA), Ethiopia — established under Proclamation No. 1263/2021, replacing the Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA), under the Ministry of Education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Founded 1993 (as Nazareth Technical College); reorganised as Adama University 2005; renamed ASTU 2014. Ethiopia's leading specialised public university for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, located in Adama (formerly Nazareth) in Oromia Region — approximately 90 km southeast of Addis Ababa. Founded 1993 as Nazareth Technical College, reorganised as Adama University in 2005, and renamed Adama Science and Technology University in 2014 with a refocused STEM mission. Faculties cover engineering (chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, mining), computer science, applied sciences, and architecture. A branch operates in Asella. Note: ASTU is a separate institution from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU), which is a different STEM-focused public university located in Addis Ababa. The two collaborate on entrance exams.

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU)

Addis Ababa · public · English

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Federal science and technology university established 2011. Founded 2011. Public university in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Addis Ababa University (AAU)

Addis Ababa · public · English

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation
Education and Training Authority (ETA), Ethiopia — established under Proclamation No. 1263/2021, replacing the Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA), under the Ministry of Education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Founded 1950 (as University College of Addis Ababa); chartered as Haile Selassie I University 1961; renamed Addis Ababa University 1975. Ethiopia's flagship and oldest higher-education institution, founded 1950 as the University College of Addis Ababa. Chartered as Haile Selassie I University in 1961 and renamed Addis Ababa University in 1975 following the 1974 revolution. Ranked #771-780 in QS World University Rankings 2025 — Ethiopia's only entry in that range. Student body of approximately 46,000 across multiple campuses in Addis Ababa, including the Bishoftu campus. Strong programmes in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering. AAU's Institute of Technology is the country's leading engineering school. Multiple faculties span sciences, humanities, business, law, medicine, education, and social sciences. Major research partnerships with international agencies including a $28M post-graduate funding deal with the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) signed in 2018. Admission policy is academically selective.

Adigrat University (ADU)

Adigrat · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2011. Public university in Adigrat, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Admas University (Admas)

Addis Ababa · private · English

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Law

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 1998; established private university based in Addis Ababa with multiple campuses. Founded 1998. Private university in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Aksum University (AkU)

Axum · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Also spelled Axum University. Founded 2007. Public university in Axum, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Ambo University (AU)

Ambo · public · English

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2006. Public university in Ambo, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Arba Minch University (AMU)

Arba Minch · public · English

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Medicine & Health Sciences · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Roots in Arba Minch Water Technology Institute; strong engineering programs. Founded 1986. Public university in Arba Minch, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Arsi University (ArU)

Asella · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2014. Public university in Asella, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Assosa University (AsU)

Assosa · public · English

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2011. Public university in Assosa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Bahir Dar University (BDU)

Bahir Dar · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formed in 2000; large comprehensive federal university. Founded 2000. Public university in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Bonga University (BoU)

Bonga · public · English

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2017. Public university in Bonga, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Borena University (BrU)

Yabelo · public · English

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Listed among federal public universities by the Ministry of Education. Founded 2019. Public university in Yabelo, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Bule Hora University (BHU)

Bule Hora · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2012. Public university in Bule Hora, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Debark University (DkU)

Debark · public · English

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2018. Public university in Debark, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Debre Berhan University (DBU)

Debre Berhan · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2007. Public university in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Debre Markos University (DMU)

Debre Markos · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2007. Public university in Debre Markos, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Debre Tabor University (DTU)

Debre Tabor · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2015. Public university in Debre Tabor, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Dembi Dolo University (DDU)

Dembi Dolo · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2017. Public university in Dembi Dolo, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Dilla University (DU)

Dilla · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Established 2006/2007; located in Gedeo Zone. Founded 2006. Public university in Dilla, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Dire Dawa University (DDU)

Dire Dawa · public · English

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2006. Public university in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Ethiopian Catholic University of St. Thomas Aquinas (ECUSTA)

Addis Ababa · private · English

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private faith-based higher education institution in Addis Ababa. Verify current accreditation details. Founded 2005. Private university in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Ethiopian Civil Service University (ECSU)

Addis Ababa · public · English

SubjectsLaw · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Federal university focused on public administration and governance. Founded 1995. Public university in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Ethiopian Police University (EPU)

Sendafa · public · English

SubjectsLaw · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Federal specialized university for police and security training. Public university in Sendafa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Gambella University (GU)

Gambella · public · English

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2017. Public university in Gambella, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Haramaya University (HU)

Haramaya (Dire Dawa area) · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management · Veterinary Medicine

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 1954 as an agricultural college; one of Ethiopia's oldest universities. Founded 1954. Public university in Haramaya (Dire Dawa area), Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Hawassa University (HU)

Hawassa · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Established 1999; comprehensive university in Sidama region. Founded 1999. Public university in Hawassa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Injibara University (IU)

Injibara · public · English

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2017. Public university in Injibara, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Jigjiga University (JJU)

Jigjiga · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2007. Public university in Jigjiga, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Jimma University

Jimma · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Law · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education · Veterinary Medicine

Accreditation
Education and Training Authority (ETA), Ethiopia — established under Proclamation No. 1263/2021, replacing the Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA), under the Ministry of Education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.

Founded 1983 (as Jimma Institute of Health Sciences); became Jimma University 1999 by merger with Jimma College of Agriculture. Major public research university in Jimma, in the Oromia Region of southwestern Ethiopia — approximately 350 km southwest of Addis Ababa. Established 1999 by the merger of Jimma Institute of Health Sciences (founded 1983) with Jimma College of Agriculture (founded 1952). Student body of approximately 40,000 across multiple campuses, making it one of Ethiopia's largest universities by enrolment. Globally ranked around #2,128 worldwide. Known for community-based education (CBE) approach in health sciences and a relatively open admissions policy (~70% acceptance rate). Faculties span medicine, public health, agriculture, veterinary medicine, engineering, business, education, law, and natural sciences.

Jinka University (JiU)

Jinka · public · English

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2018. Public university in Jinka, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Kebri Dehar University (KDU)

Kebri Dehar · public · English

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2017. Public university in Kebri Dehar, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Kotebe University of Education (KUE)

Addis Ababa · public · English

SubjectsEducation · Social Sciences · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Formerly Kotebe Metropolitan University; teacher-education focus. Founded 2013. Public university in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Madda Walabu University (MWU)

Bale Robe · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2006. Public university in Bale Robe, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Mekdela Amba University (MAU)

Tuluawuliya · public · English

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2018. Public university in Tuluawuliya, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Mekelle University (MU)

Mekelle · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management · Veterinary Medicine

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive federal university in Tigray region. Founded 2000. Public university in Mekelle, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Mettu University (MeU)

Mettu · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Also written Mattu/Metu University. Founded 2011. Public university in Mettu, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Microlink Information Technology College (Microlink)

Addis Ababa · private · English

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private higher education college in Addis Ababa focused on IT, engineering and business, with several branch campuses. Founded 2004. Private university in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Mizan-Tepi University (MTU)

Mizan Teferi · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Campuses in Mizan and Tepi. Founded 2006. Public university in Mizan Teferi, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

New Generation University College (NGUC)

Addis Ababa · private · English

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Private university college in Addis Ababa offering business, IT and health-related programs. Founded 2002. Private university in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Oda Bultum University (OBU)

Chiro · public · English

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2017. Public university in Chiro, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Oromia State University (OSU)

Batu (Ziway) · public · English

SubjectsLaw · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Public university listed by the Ministry of Education. Public university in Batu (Ziway), Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Raya University (RU)

Maychew · public · English

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Listed among federal public universities by the Ministry of Education. Founded 2018. Public university in Maychew, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Rift Valley University (RVU)

Addis Ababa · private · English

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Law · Engineering & Technology · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2000; large private university with numerous campuses across Addis Ababa and Oromia. Headquartered in Addis Ababa. Founded 2000. Private university in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Samara University (SU)

Semera · public · English

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management · Veterinary Medicine

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Also written Semera University; located in Afar region. Founded 2007. Public university in Semera, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Selale University (SlU)

Fiche · public · English

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2018. Public university in Fiche, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

St. Mary's University (SMU)

Addis Ababa · private · English

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Law · Education · Arts & Humanities · Natural Sciences

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Started as a college in 1998; granted full university status by the Ministry of Education in September 2013. One of Ethiopia's largest and most established private universities, offering conventional and distance (IGNOU partnership) programs. Founded 1998. Private university in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Unity University (UU)

Addis Ababa · private · English

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Law · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 1991 (as Unity College); the first private institution in Ethiopia to be granted university status. Main campus in Addis Ababa. Founded 1991. Private university in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

University of Gondar (UoG)

Gondar · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Law · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management · Veterinary Medicine

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Roots in the Public Health College founded 1954; strong health sciences focus. Founded 1954. Public university in Gondar, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Wachemo University (WCU)

Hosaena · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2012. Public university in Hosaena, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Werabe University (WrU)

Werabe · public · English

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Also spelled Warabe University. Founded 2017. Public university in Werabe, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Wolaita Sodo University (WSU)

Wolaita Sodo · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2007. Public university in Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Woldia University (WdU)

Woldia · public · English

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2011. Public university in Woldia, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Wolkite University (WKU)

Wolkite · public · English

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Founded 2012. Public university in Wolkite, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Wollega University (WU)

Nekemte · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Comprehensive university in western Oromia. Founded 2007. Public university in Nekemte, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

Wollo University (WU)

Dessie · public · English

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management

Accreditation
Ethiopian Ministry of Education / Education and Training Authority (ETA) — the federal bodies that recognise and accredit higher education institutions in Ethiopia. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Campuses in Dessie and Kombolcha. Founded 2007. Public university in Dessie, Ethiopia; the Ethiopian Ministry of Education-recognised.

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