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Wolaita Sodo University

country rank  15
world rank  10506

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Overview

Established in 2007, the Wolaita Sodo University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Sodo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), SNNPR. This institution also has branch campuses in Bodity, Areka, Humbo, Otona and Tercha. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Wolaita Sodo University (WSU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Wolaita Sodo University (WSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 17-year-old Ethiopian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Ethiopian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Wolaita Sodo University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Wolaita Sodo University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Wolaita Sodo University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Wolaita Sodo University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) ወላይታ ሶዶ ዩኒቨርሲቲ
Acronym WSU
Founded 2007
Motto Green, Clean and Competant
Colours Red
Mascot Hut
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University Location

Address Wolaita zone
Sodo
SNNPR
Ethiopia
Wolaita Sodo University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Wolaita Sodo University Phone Number +251 (46) 551 4417
Wolaita Sodo University Fax Number +251 (46) 551 5113
Other locations Bodity, Areka, Humbo, Otona and Tercha

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Wolaita Sodo University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Wolaita Sodo University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Wolaita Sodo University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Wolaita Sodo University.

Wolaita Sodo University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Wolaita Sodo University's admission information.

Wolaita Sodo University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Wolaita Sodo University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Wolaita Sodo University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Wolaita Sodo University's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Wolaita Sodo University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Wolaita Sodo University's Admission Office Admission Office

Wolaita zone
Soddo 138
(46) 551 4417


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Wolaita Sodo University.

Wolaita Sodo University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Wolaita Sodo University has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Wolaita Sodo University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Wolaita Sodo University's Control Type Control Type

Wolaita Sodo University is a public higher education institution.


Wolaita Sodo University's Entity Type Entity Type

Wolaita Sodo University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Wolaita Sodo University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Wolaita Sodo University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Wolaita Sodo University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Wolaita Sodo University's main facilities:


Wolaita Sodo University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Wolaita Sodo University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Wolaita Sodo University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Wolaita Sodo University's main services:


Wolaita Sodo University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Wolaita Sodo University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Wolaita Sodo University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Wolaita Sodo University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Wolaita Sodo University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Wolaita Sodo University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Wolaita Sodo University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2007


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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YouTube YouTube

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