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.
Control
public
Entity
non-profit
Size
very large-sized
Selectivity
moderately selective
Name | Jimma University ![]() |
---|---|
Name (Non Latin) | ጅማ ዩኒቨርስቲ |
Acronym | JU |
Founded | 1983 |
Motto | We are In the Community |
Colours | Blue |
Screenshot |
![]() |
Video Presentation |
n.a.; please submit an official Jimma University general video presentation. |
Address | PO Box 378 Jimma Oromia Region Ethiopia |
---|---|
![]() |
Location Map and Satellite View |
![]() |
+251 (471) 112 202 |
![]() |
+251 (471) 111 450 |
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.
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.
PreBach degrees |
Bachelor degrees |
Master degrees |
Doctoral degrees |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
A&H | ||||
L&C | ||||
B&S | ||||
M&H | ||||
S&T | ||||
Eng | ||||
Click here to explore a list of Jimma University courses and programs or, if not available yet, search for them with our Search Engine powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation 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.
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.
Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
---|---|---|
Local students |
Not reported | Not reported |
International students |
Not reported | Not reported |
Tip: search for Jimma University's tuition fees with the uniRank Search Engine
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 Jimma University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Jimma University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Jimma University's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Tip: search for Jimma University's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Jimma University.
Jimma University has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).
Jimma University is a public higher education institution.
Jimma University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.
Jimma University does not have any religious affiliation.
What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.
uniRank provides below an overview of Jimma University'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 Jimma University's main services:
Not reported
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
Not reported
Not reported
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 is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia
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).
Tip: search for Jimma University's accreditations with the uniRank Search Engine
University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.
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.
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.
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.
|
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.
Discover uniRank rankings and reviews of all Universities in Ethiopia
Search for courses, scholarships and much more anywhere in the world with the uniRank's World Universities Search Engine
Read our university guides and articles including:
Discover uniRank's world's largest directories of higher education related organizations and university libraries
Learn definitions, jargon and acronyms with the uniRank's A-Z Higher Education Glossary
We appreciate your feedback and error reports. Jimma University's official representatives can claim this institution and request to update this entire university profile free of charge by clicking on UPDATE ALL
Site last updated: Tuesday, 2 April 2024
Unlock your University's potential: spotlight your Institution on UniRank for leads, local recognition and branding. Enquiry now to feature your University here.
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.
Jimma University's Facebook page![Jimma University's official Facebook page](png/new-window.png)
Jimma University's X (formerly Twitter) page![Jimma University's official Twitter page](png/new-window.png)
Jimma University's YouTube channel![Jimma University's official YouTube channel](png/new-window.png)
n.a.
Jimma University's main LinkedIn profile
n.a.