Ethiopia

Universities in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has 54 universities and higher education institutions. The oldest institution, Ambo University, was founded in 1939. Universities are distributed across 30 cities, with the highest concentration in Addis Ababa.

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Universities by City

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18 universities
Addis Ababa
7 universities
Nazrēt
1 universities
Ādīgrat
1 universities
Awasa
1 universities
Aksum
1 universities
Hāgere Hiywet
1 universities
Āsela
1 universities
Āsosa
1 universities
Bahir Dar
1 universities
Hagere Maryam
1 universities
Debre Birhan
1 universities
Debre Mark’os
1 universities
Debre Tabor
1 universities
Dīla
1 universities

All Universities

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1Adama Science and Technology University
2Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
3Addis Ababa University
4Addis Continental Institute of Public Health
5Adigrat University
6Africa Beza College
7Aksum University
8Ambo University
9Arba Minch University
10Arsi University
11Asossa University
12Bahir Dar University
13Bule Hora University
14Dambi Dolo University
15Dandii Boruu University College
16Debark University
17Debre Berhan University
18Debre Markos University
19Debre Tabor University
20Dilla University
21Dire Dawa University
22Dynamic International University College
23Ethiopian Catholic University of Saint Thomas Aquinas
24Ethiopian Civil Service University
25Gondar University
26Grace College of Business and Computer Science
27Haramaya University
28Haramaya University College of Agriculture
29Hawassa University
30HiLCoE College
31Infonet College
32Jethro Leadership Management Institute
33Jijiga University
34Jimma University
35Kunuz College
36Madda Walabu University
37Mattu University
38Mekdela Amba University
39Mekelle University
40Mizan Tepi University
41New Generation University College
42New Global Vision University College
43Oda Bultum University
44Oromia State University
45Royal College, Addis Abeba
46University of Gondar
47Wachamo University
48Wachemo University
49Wolaita Sodo University
50Woldia University
51Wolkite University
52Wollega University
53Wollo University
54Zega Business College

Higher Education in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's higher education system encompasses 54 institutions. The country's oldest institution of higher learning dates back to 1939. Universities are present in 30 different cities across the country, providing broad geographic access to higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has 54 universities and higher education institutions.

What is the top university in Ethiopia?

Ambo University is among the most notable institutions in Ethiopia.

Which city in Ethiopia has the most universities?

Addis Ababa has the highest concentration of universities in Ethiopia.

What is the oldest university in Ethiopia?

Ambo University, founded in 1939, is the oldest higher education institution in Ethiopia.