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Oromia State University

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world rank  13436

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Overview

Founded in 2009, the Oromia State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ziway (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Oromia Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Oromia State University (OSU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Oromia State University (OSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 15-year-old Ethiopian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. OSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, 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

Oromia State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Oromia State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Oromia State University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Oromia State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) የኦሮሚያ ክልል ዩኒቨርሲቲ
Acronym OSU
Founded 2009
Motto We strive for Quality and Excellence
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University Location

Address
Ziway
Oromia Region
Ethiopia
Oromia State University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Oromia State University Phone Number +251 61 410540
Oromia State University Fax Number +251 61 417 056

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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 Oromia State 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 Oromia State 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 Oromia State 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 Oromia State University.

Oromia State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
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International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported

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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 Oromia State University's admission information.

Oromia State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Oromia State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Oromia State University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Oromia State University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Oromia State University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. 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 Oromia State University.

Oromia State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Oromia State University has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Oromia State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Oromia State University's Control Type Control Type

Oromia State University is a public higher education institution.


Oromia State University's Entity Type Entity Type

Oromia State University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Oromia State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Oromia State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Oromia State 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 Oromia State University's main facilities:


Oromia State University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Oromia State University's Library


Oromia State University's Housing University Housing

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Oromia State 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 Oromia State University's main services:


Oromia State 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.

Oromia State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Oromia State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Oromia State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Oromia State 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.


Oromia State University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Oromia State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2009


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

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

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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