Top Colleges & Universities in Ethiopia

JU University at ju.edu.et

2024 Ranking and Overview

country rank  2
world rank  5559

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Overview

Founded in 1983, the Jimma University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Jimma (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Oromia Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Jimma University (JU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Jimma University (JU) 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 41-year-old Ethiopian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Ethiopian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. JU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Jimma University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Jimma University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Jimma University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Jimma University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name
Name (Non Latin) ጅማ ዩኒቨርስቲ
Acronym JU
Founded 1983
Motto We are In the Community
Colours Blue
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Jimma University general video presentation.

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Campus Location

Address PO Box 378
Jimma
Oromia Region
Ethiopia
Jimma University Phone Number +251 (471) 112 202
Jimma University Fax Number +251 (471) 111 450

Jimma University'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 Jimma 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 Jimma University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Click here to explore a list of or, if not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university programs and courses worldwide with the help of university representatives.

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 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 Jimma 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 Jimma University.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
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International
students
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Admissions

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 Jimma University's admission information.

Jimma University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Jimma University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Jimma University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Jimma University's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Jimma University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Jimma University's Admission Office Admission Office

Office of Registrar, PO Box 378
Jimma
(471) 117822


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

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

Jimma University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Jimma University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Jimma University's Control Type Control Type

Jimma University is a public higher education institution.


Jimma University's Entity Type Entity Type

Jimma University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Jimma University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Jimma University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Jimma 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 Jimma University's main facilities:


Jimma University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Jimma University's Housing University Housing

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


Jimma 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 Jimma University's main services:


Jimma University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Jimma University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Jimma University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Jimma University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Jimma 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.


Jimma University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Jimma University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Jimma University's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Jimma University'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)

Academic Structure

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 Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Jimma 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 Jimma University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Jimma University's Facebook page review Jimma University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Jimma University's X (formerly Twitter) page review Jimma University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Jimma University's YouTube channel review Jimma University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Jimma University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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