Jimma University
Jimma University (JU) is a public research university located in Jimma, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. It is recognized as the leading national university, as ranked first by the Federal Ministry of Education for four successive years (2009–2012). The establishment of Jimma university dates back to 1952 when Jimma college of Agriculture was founded. The university got its current name in December 1999 following the amalgamation of Jimma College of Agriculture (founded in 1952) and Jimma Institute of Health Sciences (founded in 1983).
| Motto | We are in the Community! |
|---|---|
| Type | National |
| Established | 1952 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| President | Jemal Abafita |
| Vice-president | Kora Tushune Godana (Business and Development) |
Academic staff | 2,600 |
Total staff | +4,000 |
| Students | 42,000 |
| Location | , 7.681°N 36.854°E |
| Language | English |
| Colors | Royal Blue |
| Website | www |
Location in Ethiopia | |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.