Addis Ababa University (AAU)
Addis Ababa University (AAU) is a public institution in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, accredited by 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. Primary language: English. AlmiStudy lists 10 canonical subject areas, all verified against 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.
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- Country
- Ethiopia (ET)
- City
- Addis Ababa
- Control
- public
- Language
- English
- 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.
- Source
- Addis Ababa University (AAU) — independent verification (Day 11 rebuild) · tier: tier_1_official
- Website
- https://www.aau.edu.et
Subjects offered
Show all 10 listed subjects (raw)
Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Agriculture & Environmental Studies
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.
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Addis Ababa University (AAU) — questions answered
- Is Addis Ababa University (AAU) accredited?
- Yes — Addis Ababa University (AAU) is accredited by 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, last verified 2026-05-13. You can check it yourself on the public registry we link.
- Can international students apply to Addis Ababa University (AAU)?
- Yes — Addis Ababa University (AAU) accepts direct international applications. You'll meet the programme's entry requirements and typically a verified English score (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE), then apply directly on its official admissions page.
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