Jimma University

Jimma University was founded in the 1980s through the amalgamation of the Jimma Institute of Health Science and the Jimma College of Agriculture. Both institutions had established themselves as leaders in their respective fields, and their merger aimed to create a multifaceted university that could better address the development needs of Ethiopia during a time of significant national challenges. Currently, Jimma University stands out as one of Ethiopia's premier public institutions, consistently recognized for its high educational standards and quality academic programs. It has developed into a vibrant hub for intellectual and academic activity, attracting a diverse range of thought leaders, educators, and innovators from across the country and beyond. As of now, Jimma University holds a world rank of 3118th, an African rank of 94th, and is the 4th ranked institution in Ethiopia.

Jimma university focuses on several key areas, including research, international collaboration, and the development of programs that tackle pressing national and global issues. Jimma University is dedicated to enhancing its global competitiveness and academic output, striving to produce high-quality research and foster partnerships that enrich its educational environment. Through these efforts, it aims to contribute significantly to the broader development of Ethiopia and the international academic community.

Vision

• Aspires to be one of the Leading Community Based Research Universities in Africa and Renowned in the World by 2030.

 Mission 

• Jimma University is committed to Engaging in Core Functions of Innovative Teaching, Research and Community Services Through its Cherished and Innovative Community Based Education (CBE).

 Goals 

• To build culture of academic excellence that champions students’ success in intellectual expertise, graduation and employability;
• To develop highest standards of research that gives solutions to the pressing national and global challenges;
• To empower the community to resolve their own issues through our creative and responsive services;
• To build a diverse global network in intercultural, curricular and co-curricular opportunities that make students globally competent and
• To create mutual partnership for reputation, financial sustainability and maximizing investment.

Jimma university has six colleges, two institutes and three schools.They are:

Colleges

• College of Law & Governance
• College of Business & Economics
• College of Education & Behavioral Science
• College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
• College of Natural Sciences
• College of Social Sciences & Humanities

Sport Academy

Institutes

• Institute of Health
• Jimma Institute of Technology

Schools

• School of Graduate Studies
• School of Veterinary Medicine
• School of Art

College of Law and Governance

• Departments
• Governance and Development Studies
• School of Law
• Department of Civics and Ethical Studies
• Programs
• School of Law
• LL.B in laws in Regular, Evening and Distance
• LL.M in Commercial and Investment Law in Regular, week end and summer programs
• LL.M in Human Rights and Criminal Law
• Department of Governance and Development Studies
• BA in Governance and Development Studies [regular and summer]
• MA in Governance and Development Studies [regular]
• Department of Civics
• BA in Civics and Ethics Studies
• MA in Civics and Ethics

College of Business and Economics

• Departments
• Banking and Finance
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Department of Management
• Department of Accounting and Finance
• Department of Economics
• Programs
• BSc Programs
• BA Degree in Accounting and Finance (Regular, Evening, and Distance)
• BA Degree in Banking and Finance (Regular and Evening)
• BA Degree in Economics (Regular, Evening, and Distance)
• BA Degree in Management (Regular, Evening, and Distance)
• BA in Hospitality and Tourism Management (Regular)
• PhD Programs
• PhD in Management
• PhD in Financial Economics
• PhD in Industrial Economics
• MSc Programs
• MSc Degree in Accounting and Finance (Regular, Evening, and Weekend)
• MA in Project Management and Finance (Regular, Evening, and Weekend)
• MSc in Banking and Finance (Regular and Weekend)
• MSc in Developmental Economics (Regular, Weekend, and Evening)
• MSc in Economic Policy Analysis (Regular, Evening, and Weekend)
• MSc in Industrial Economics

College of Education and Behavioral Science (CEBS)

• Departments
• Department of Educational Planning and Management (EdPM)
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Educational Planning and Management
• Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership
• Master of Arts Degree in School Leadership (Mixed Mode Program)
• Postgraduate Diploma in School Leadership
• Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary School Supervision
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Primary School Supervision
• Department of Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts:
• BA in Psychology
• Master Programs:
• Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology
• Master of Arts Degree in Educational Psychology
• Master of Arts Degree in Developmental Psychology
• Master of Early Child Care and Education
• Master of Social Psychology
• PhD Programs:
• PhD in Counseling Psychology
• PhD in Educational Psychology
• Department of Special Needs and Inclusive Education
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Special Needs and Inclusive Education
• Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma Programs:
• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Afan Oromo
• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Amharic
• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Biology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Chemistry
• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Civics and Ethical Education
• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching English
• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Geography
• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching History
• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Information Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Mathematics
• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Physics
• MA in Curriculum and Instruction

College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

• Departments
• Department of Horticulture and Plant Science
• BSc Programs:
• BSc in Horticulture (Regular, Summer, and In-service)
• BSc in Plant Sciences (Regular, Summer, and In-service)
• MSc Programs:
• MSc in Horticulture (Regular and Summer)
• MSc in Agronomy (Regular and Summer)
• MSc in Plant Breeding (Regular and Summer)
• MSc in Plant Pathology (Regular and Summer)
• MSc in Entomology (Regular and Summer)
• MSc in Plant Biotechnology (Regular and Summer)
• MSc in Industry Based Horticulture (On-location)
• MSc in Plant Protection (Regular and Summer)
• MSc in Weed Science (Regular and Summer)
• PhD Programs:
• PhD in Horticulture
• PhD in Plant Breeding
• PhD in Plant Pathology
• PhD in Agronomy
• Department of Post-Harvest Management
• Undergraduate Programs:
• BSc in Food Science and Postharvest Technology
• BSc in Postharvest Management (Demand-driven)
• Master Programs:
• MSc in Post Harvest Management
• MSc in Food Science and Technology
• MSc in Postharvest Science and Technology
• PhD Programs:
• PhD in Food Science and Technology
• PhD in Postharvest Technology
• Department of Animal Science
• Undergraduate Program:
• BSc in Animal Science
• Master Programs:
• MSc in Animal Production
• MSc in Animal Breeding and Genetics
• MSc in Animal Nutrition
• PhD Programs:
• PhD in Animal Nutrition
• Department of Natural Resources Management
• Undergraduate Program:
• BSc in Natural Resources Management
• Postgraduate Programs:
• MSc in Natural Resources Management
• MSc in Soil Science
• Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
• Undergraduate Programs:
• Agricultural Economics
• Agribusiness and Value Chain Management
• Postgraduate Programs:
• Agribusiness and Value Chain Management
• Agricultural Economics
• Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension
• Undergraduate Programs:
• BSc in Agricultural Extension (Midcareer)
• BSc in Rural Development & Agricultural Extension
• Postgraduate Programs:
• MSc in Rural Development and Agricultural Extension with specializations in: Rural Development, Agricultural Communication and Innovation
• School of Veterinary Medicine
• Regular Undergraduate Program:
• Degree Program (DVM Program)

College of Natural Sciences

• Departments
• Department of Biology
• Undergraduate Programs:
• BEd Degree Program in Biology
• BSc Degree Program in Biology
• Postgraduate Programs:Masters Programs:
• MSc in Applied Entomology
• MSc in Applied Microbiology
• MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
• MSc in Botanical Sciences
• MSc in Ecological and Systematic Zoology
• PhD Programs:
• PhD in Applied Microbiology
• PhD in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
• PhD in Plant Ecology
• PhD in Wildlife Ecology and Management
• Department of Chemistry
• Masters Programs:
• MSc in Analytical Chemistry
• MSc in Inorganic Chemistry
• MSc in Organic Chemistry
• MSc in Physical Chemistry
• Undergraduate Programs:
• (BSc, BEd) in Analytical Chemistry
• (BSc, BEd) in Inorganic Chemistry
• (BSc, BEd) in Organic Chemistry
• (BSc, BEd) in Physical Chemistry
• Department of Physics
• Undergraduate Program:
• BSc & BEd in Physics (Regular, Summer)
• Postgraduate Programs:
• MSc in Astrophysics
• MSc in Condensed Matter Physics
• MSc in Nuclear Physics
• MSc in Quantum Optics and Information
• MSc in Statistical Physics
• PhD Program:
• PhD in Physics (Nuclear Physics & Condensed Matter Physics)
• Department of Mathematics
• Undergraduate Programs:
• Harmonized Modular Curriculum for BSc in Mathematics (Regular)
• Curriculum for Summer In-Service Degree Program in Mathematics
• MSc Programs:
• Curriculum for MSc Program in Mathematics (Regular)
• Curriculum for MSc Program in Mathematics (Summer)
• PhD Program:
• PhD in Mathematics
• Department of Sport Science
• Masters Programs:
• MSc in Sport Management (Regular)
• MSc in Physical Education and Sport (Summer)
• Bachelors Programs:
• BSc in Sport Science (Regular)
• BSc in Sport Science (Summer)
• Department of Statistics
• Programs:
• BSc in Statistics
• Masters in Biostatistics

Institute of Health Sciences

• Undergraduate Programs
• MD in Medicine
• MD in Dentistry
• BSc in Anesthesia
• BSc in Public Health
• BPharm in Pharmacy
• BSc in Medical Laboratory
• BSc in Nursing
• BSc in Midwifery
• BSc in Environmental Health
• Graduate and Postgraduate Programs
• MPH in Epidemiology
• MPH in General Public Health
• MPH in Health Promotion and Behaviors
• MPH in Health Service Management
• MPH in Reproductive Health
• MSc in Adult Health Nursing
• MSc in Biochemistry
• MSc in Clinical Laboratory Science (various specialties)
• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
• MSc in Environmental Health Science
• MSc in Environmental Science & Technology
• MSc in Health Monitoring & Evaluation
• MSc in Human Anatomy
• MSc in Human Nutrition
• MSc in Integrated Clinical and Community Mental Health
• MSc in Maternity Health Nursing
• MSc in Medical Microbiology
• MSc in Medical Parasitology
• MSc in Medical Physiology
• MSc in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs
• MSc in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management
• PhD in various fields (e.g., Applied Ecology, Environmental Health, Nutrition)
• Specialty and Sub-specialty Certificates in various dental and medical fields

Jimma Institute of Technology

• Undergraduate Programs
• BSc in Architecture and Urban Planning
• BSc in Biomedical Engineering
• BSc in Chemical Engineering
• BSc in Civil Engineering
• BSc in Computer Science
• BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering
• BSc in Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering
• BSc in Information Science
• BSc in Information Technology
• BSc in Material Science Engineering
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering
• BSc in Software Engineering
• BSc in Water Supply & Engineering
• Graduate and Postgraduate Programs
• MSc in various engineering and technology fields (e.g., Bio-Instrumentation, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering)
• PhD in various engineering fields (e.g., Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering)

Jimma UNiversity (JU) has four campuses. They are

• Main Campus
• College of agriculture campus
• Addis Ababa Campus
• Agaro Campus