Top Colleges & Universities in Ethiopia

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ

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Overview

Founded in 1950, the Addis Ababa University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Addis Ababa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa University (AAU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Addis Ababa University (AAU) 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 74-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. AAU 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

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Control Typepublic

Entity

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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Name (Non Latin)
Name Addis Ababa University
Acronym AAU
Founded 1950
Motto Seek Wisdom, Elevate Your Intellect and Serve Humanity
Colours Red, blue, yellow and white
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Location

Address PO Box 1176
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ Phone Number +251 (11) 123 9800
አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ Fax Number +251 (11) 123 9729

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ'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 አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ'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 አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ.

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

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.


Admission information

uniRank publishes below some basic አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's admission information.

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's acceptance rate range is not reported.


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Admission Office Admission Office

AAU Main Campus (6 Kilo)
Addis Ababa 1176
(11) 123 9706


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Size and Profile

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ.

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Control Type Control Type

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ is a public higher education institution.


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Entity Type Entity Type

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ is a non-profit higher education institution.


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious to learn about the most common university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's main facilities:


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Library


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Housing University Housing

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


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ'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 አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's main services:


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ'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.

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our guide to university accreditation and recognition for further information.


አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1950


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • African Vertual University (AVU)
  • Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

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.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Addis Ababa University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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Twitter Twitter

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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