Debark University

Debark University (DKU) was established in 2007 EC and is situated in Debark Town, North Gondar Zone, approximately 834 km from Addis Ababa, 284 km from Bahir Dar, and 103 km from Gondar. Initially, the university began with 1,173 students across 4 colleges and 17 departments. Currently, it employs 314 academic staff and 900 administrative staff, serving 4,012 students spread across 7 colleges and 24 departments. The university aims to excel in highland agriculture and tourism, leveraging its advantageous location near Simien Mountain National Park, which attracts many tourists. Additionally, the rich cultural heritage in the surrounding area supports its focus on tourism development.

Mission

• The Mission of Debark University is to accelerate the overall development of the country by producing medium and higher professionals who are equipped with knowledge, skill and attitude; conducting problem solving researches, and through technology transfer, community service and engagement activities.

Vision

• Debark University aspires to be one of the top fifteen Universities in Ethiopia by 2032 G.C.

Core Values

• Excellence
• Honesty
• Team work
• Unity in diversity
• Honest service
• Professional Ethics
• Optimism

Debark university has five colleges and one schools.They are:

Colleges

• College of Natural and Computational Science
• College of Social Science
• College of Health Science
• College of Business and Economics
• College of Agriculture and Environmental Science

Schools

• School of Law

College of Natural and Computational Sciences (CNCS)

A. Undergraduate Programs

The College of Natural and Computational Sciences offers the following undergraduate programs:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Sport Science

B. Postgraduate Programs

The college has launched postgraduate programs in the following fields:

• MSc in Ecological and Systematic Zoology
• MSc in Applied Microbiology
• MSc in Analytical Chemistry
• MSc in Biostatistics
• MSc in Algebra and Cryptography
• MSc in Differential Equations
• MSc in Solid State Physics
• MSc in Space Physics

College of Social Science

Programs/Departments

The College of Social Sciences offers the following programs:

A. Undergraduate Programs

• English Language and Literature
• Amharic Language and Literature
• History and Heritage Management
• Geography and Environmental Studies
• Civics and Ethical Studies
• Social Anthropology
• Journalism and Communication
• Sociology
• Psychology
• EDPM (Education Planning and Management)

The college offers BA/BSc courses through Regular, Extension, and Summer programs.

B. Postgraduate Program

• MA in Political Science

College of Business and Economics (CBE)

The College of Business and Economics comprises five departments:

• Department of Accounting and Finance
• Department of Economics
• Department of Management
• Department of Marketing Management
• Department of Tourism and Hotel Management

College of Agriculture and Environmental Science

Programs/Departments

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Science offers the following programs:

A. Undergraduate Programs

• Plant Science
• Horticulture
• Natural Resource Management
• Agro Economics
• Animal Science
• Wildlife and Ecotourism
• Rural Development and Agricultural Extension

B. Postgraduate Programs

• MSc in Soil Science
• MSc in Animal Production

School of Law

• Department of Law (LLB)