Founded in 1976, the Hawassa University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Awasa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), SNNPR. This institution also has a branch campus in Wondo Genet and Yirgalem. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Hawassa University (HWU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Hawassa University (HWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 48-year-old Ethiopian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name (Non Latin) | ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ |
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Name | Hawassa University |
Acronym | HWU |
Founded | 1976 |
Colours | Blue |
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Address | PO Box 5 Awasa SNNPR Ethiopia |
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+251 (46) 220 9676 | |
+251 (46) 220 5421 | |
Other locations | Wondo Genet and Yirgalem |
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The following ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ'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 ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ's academic range and degree level offering.
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ.
ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 4,000-4,499 academic employees (Faculty).
ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ is a public higher education institution.
ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
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This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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ሀዋሳ ዩኒቨርስቲ is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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.
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