Gamebella University

Gambella University (GBU) is established in 2014, aims to produce qualified graduates who can contribute to the transformation of Ethiopia's economy. In response to performance concerns regarding teaching, research, and community service, the Ministry of Education reformed the university's leadership in October 2023 to enhance its effectiveness. Currently, Gambella University offers 45 undergraduate and 10 postgraduate programs, focusing on areas such as Agriculture, Mining, Tourism, and Peace and Security. The new leadership has introduced a motto to accelerate progress and established taskforce teams to improve various aspects of the university, including academics and infrastructure. The university emphasizes community engagement, problem-solving research, and international partnerships to enhance its impact and achieve its vision.

Vision     

• Envisages, being one of the recognized academic and research centers in Africa by 2030.

Mission

• Gambella University is intensely committed to provide high quality academic and training to produce competent and ethical citizens and enhance modern technology and problem solving researchers that contribute to region and country development.

Values

• Diversity and Participatory
• Loyalty
• Equality
• Effectiveness
• Academic freedom
• Excellency

Gambella university has four colleges, one faculties and two schools.They are:

Colleges

• College of Agriculture and Natural Resource
• College of Engineering and Technology
• College of Natural and Computational Sciences
• College of Business and Economics

Faculties

• Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Schools

• School of Law
• Post Graduate School (PG)

College of Agriculture and Natural Resource

• Total Programs Offered: 16
• Undergraduate Programs (12):
• BSc in Agricultural Economics
• BSc in Plant Science
• BSc in Natural Resource Management
• BSc in Animal Sciences
• BSc in Wildlife and Ecotourism Management
• BSc in Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Development
• BSc in Rural Development and Agricultural Extension
• BSc in Soil Resource and Watershed Management
• BSc in Horticulture
• BSc in Agribusiness and Value Chain Management
• BSc in Environmental Science
• BSc in Fishery and Aquaculture Management
• Postgraduate Programs (4):
• MSc in Animal Production
• MSc in Environmental Science
• MA in Development Studies
• MSc in Animal Nutrition

College of Engineering and Technology

• Established: 2009 E.C
• Overview: The College of Engineering and Technology began as a faculty with the introduction of Civil and Food Processing Engineering. By 2012 E.C., it expanded to include additional departments, establishing a total of four.
• Departments:
• Civil Engineering
• Food Processing Engineering
• Water Resource and Irrigation Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Student Enrollment:
• Civil Engineering: 69 students
• Food Processing Engineering: 84 students
• Water Resource and Irrigation Engineering: 50 students
• Mechanical Engineering: 69 students
• Total Students: 272

Programs:

• Weekend program for Civil Engineering
• Plans to introduce Electrical Engineering department
• Weekend programs for existing departments

College of Natural and Computational Sciences

• Total Departments: 10 (8 Regular + 2 Weekend)
• Departments Offered:
• Regular Programs
• Department of Biology
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Physics
• Department of Public Health
• Department of Sport Science
• Department of Statistics
• Weekend Programs
• Department of Biology
• Department of Computer Science

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Total Departments: 10
• Departments Offered:
• Department of English Language and Literature
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Gender and Development
• Department of Sociology and Social Work
• Department of Social Anthropology
• Department of Civics and Ethical Studies
• Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
• Department of Special Needs and Inclusiveness
• Department of Educational Planning and Management
• Department of History and Heritage Coordination Unit

School of Law

• Established: 2016
• Programs Offered:
• Regular LLB
• Continuing Education LLB
• Summer LLB