Overview
Established in 1991, the Mekelle University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Mekelle (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tigray Region. This institution also has branch campuses in Aynalem, Kalamino and Quiha. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Mekelle University (MU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Mekelle University (MU) 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 33-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. MU 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.
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| Name (Non Latin) | መቐለ ዩኒቨርስቲ  |
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| Name | Mekelle University |
| Acronym | MU |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Motto | We Really care |
| Colours | Blue and yellow |
| Mascot | Hawelti |
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| Address | PO Box 231 Mekelle Tigray Region Ethiopia |
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+251 (344) 404 005 |
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+251 (344) 405 239 |
| Other locations | Aynalem, Kalamino and Quiha |
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