Mizan Tepi University

Background and Establishment

Mizan-Tepi University (MTU) was established in 1997 E.C. in the South West Peoples’ Regional State of Ethiopia. Located in Mizan-Aman town, 583 km from Addis Ababa, the university initially began its operations with 215 students in three undergraduate programs within the College of Social Sciences.

Current Status

MTU has significantly expanded since its inception, now encompassing 6 colleges and 2 schools. The university currently offers 45 undergraduate and 25 postgraduate programs, with a total enrollment of 11,735 students in regular undergraduate programs, 5,593 in extension programs, and 520 in graduate programs. Additionally, it has branch campuses in Tepi town and operates the Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital in Aman.

Colleges

• College of Agriculture and Natural Resource
• College of Business and Economics
• College of Engineering and Technology
• College of Medicine and Health Sciences
• College of Natural and Computational Sciences
• College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Schools

• School of Computing & Informatics
• School of Law

Undergraduate programs

The University offers 45 undergraduate programs across it’s 6 colleges and two Schools in regular, summer and weekend programs.

List of Undergraduate Programs offered by Mizan-Tepi University

College of Engineering & Technology

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Technology and Management
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Hydraulics & Water Resources Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Surveying Engineering

School of Computing and Informatics

• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Information Technology

College of Natural and Computational Sciences

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geology
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Sport Sciences
• Statistics

College of Health Sciences

• Nursing
• Midwifery
• Pharmacy
• Medical Laboratory
• Medicine
• Public Health

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Agricultural Economics
• Animal Sciences
• General Forestry
• Horticulture
• Plant Sciences
• Natural Resources Management

College of Business and Economics

• Accounting and Finance
• Cooperative
• Economics
• Marketing Management
• Management

School of Law

• Law

College of Social Science and Humanities

• Ethiopian Language(s) and Literature – Amharic
• English Language and Literature
• Civic and Ethical Education
• Educational Planning and Management
• Governance and Development Studies
• History and Heritage Management
• Journalism and Communication
• Geography and Environmental Study
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Sociology

Graduate programs

The University offers 25 graduate programs to students across it’s 6 colleges and two Schools in regular, summer and weekend programs.

List of Graduate Programs offered by Mizan Tepi University

College of Natural and Computational Sciences

• Master of Science Degree in Biology
• Master of Science Degree in Mathematics
• Master of Science in Physics

College of Health Sciences

• Master of Public Health Degree in General Public Health
• Master of Public Health Degree in Reproductive Health
• Master of Public Health Degree in Epidemiology

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Master of Science Degree in Agronomy
• Master of Science Degree in Weed Science
• Master of Science Degree in Horticulture
• Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science
• Master of Science in Animal Genetics and Breeding

College of Business and Economics

• Master of Science Degree in Development Economics
• Master of Science Degree in Project Planning and Management
• Master of Art Degree in Business Administration
• Master of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance

College of Social Science and Humanities

• Master of Art Degree in Applied Linguistics in Teaching Amharic
• Master of Art Degree in Amharic Language and Literature
• Master of Art Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
• Master of Art Degree in History
• Master of Art Degree in Land Resource Management
• Master of Art Degree in Local and Regional Development Planning
• Master of Art in Geography and Environmental Study
• Master of Art Degree in Educational Leadership and Management
• Master of Art Degree in Special Needs and Inclusive Education
• Master of Art Degree in Civics and Ethical Studies

Mizan-Tepi University has 3 campuses. The main campus is located at Mizan-Aman Town. Tepi Campus is located at Tepi and Aman campus is located at Aman town.

Main Campus (Mizan Campus)

Mizan-Tepi University's main campus in Mizan Aman serves as the administrative hub, overseeing academic programs and student affairs. It features modern facilities and research centers, fostering a vibrant learning environment. The campus houses the following:

• College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
• College of Business and Economics
• College of Social Sciences and Humanities
• School of Law

Tepi Campus

Mizan Tepi University’s Tepi Campus, located about 50 kilometers from the main campus, enhances access to higher education. It hosts:

• College of Engineering and Technology
• College of Natural and Computational Sciences
• School of Computing and Informatics

Aman Campus

Mizan Tepi University’s Aman Campus, located in Aman town, focuses on health sciences and medicine. It features:

• College of Medicine and Health Sciences: Offers programs in medicine, nursing, public health, and medical laboratory fields, emphasizing practical training and community service.