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