University of Gondor

1) College of Medicine and Health Sciences Overview

The College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Gondar was founded in 1954 as a Public Health College and has been dedicated to medical education and research for over four decades. It enrolled its first batch of medical students in 1977, marking a significant milestone in its history. As of now, the college boasts 124 staff members and serves 2,172 undergraduate students alongside 100 postgraduate students. It offers a diverse curriculum with 7 undergraduate programs and 47 postgraduate programs across various health disciplines.

Departments

• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Midwifery
• Public Health
• Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences
• Medicine
• Veterinary Medicine

Programs

I) School of Medicine

The school of medicine is the oldest and prestigious medical school in Ethiopia. Established in 1978. The School of Medicine offers a total of 42 programs, which include 6 undergraduate programs and 22 graduate programs, comprising 6 in MSc, 2 in PhD, 10 in Specialty, and 4 in Sub-Specialty.

BSc Programs

• BSc Degree in Anesthesia
• BSc Degree in Dentistry
• BSc Degree in Medicine
• BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy
• BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
• BSc Degree in Psychiatry Nursing

MSc Programs

• MSc Degree in Human Anatomy
• MSc Degree in Physiology
• MSc Degree in Biochemistry
• MSc Degree in Physiotherapy
• MSc Degree in Anesthesia
• MSc Degree in Psychiatry

PhD Programs

• PhD in Anesthesia
• PhD in Psychiatry

Specialty Programs

• Specialization in Internal Medicine
• Specialization in General Surgery
• Specialization in Pediatrics and Child Health
• Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Specialization in Orthopedics
• Specialization in Radiology
• Specialization in Pathology
• Specialization in Dermatovenerology
• Specialization in Neurology
• Specialization in Psychiatry

Sub-Specialty Programs

• Sub Specialization in Gynecology Oncology
• Sub Specialization in Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Sub Specialization in Pediatric Hematology Oncology
• Sub Specialization in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

II) Institute of Public Health

The Institute of Public Health (IPH) at the University of Gondar has a long and illustrious history in Ethiopia, forming the very foundations of public health professions. Initially established in 1954 as a Public Health College and Training Center, it evolved into the School of Public Health in 2000 and was officially designated as the Institute of Public Health in 2010.

The IPH comprises:

• Dabat Research Center
• Team Training Program
• 8 Departments

The eight departments within the IPH are:

• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Health Systems and Policy (HSP)
• Reproductive Health (REPH)
• Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HNu)
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (HEBS)
• Health Officer (HO)
• Health Informatics
• Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences

Currently, IPH has

• Total Staff: 126
• Undergraduate Students: 100
• Postgraduate Students: 100
• Undergraduate Programs: 55
• Postgraduate Programs: 100

Programs Offered

BSc Programs

• Public Health
• BSc in Dietetics

MSc/MPH Programs

• MPH in Public Health in Reproductive and Child Health
• MSc in Applied Human Nutrition
• MPH in Health Service Management
• MPH in Public Health in Health Economics
• MPH in Health Care and Hospital Administration
• MPH in Health Monitoring and Evaluation

PhD Programs

• PhD in Public Health Concentration in Health Systems and Policy
• PhD in Public Health Concentration in Health Economics

BA Programs

• BA in Educational Planning and Management
• BEd in Special Needs and Inclusive Education
• BA in Lifelong Learning and Community Development

III) School of Biomedical and Laboratory Science

Programs in School of Biomedical

BSc Programs

• BSc Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences

MSc Programs

• MSc Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• MSc Degree in Medical Microbiology
• MSc Degree in Medical Parasitology
• MSc Degree in Immunology
• MSc Degree in Clinical Chemistry
• MSc Degree in Clinical Hematology and Immunohematology
• MSc Degree in Clinical Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance
• MSc Degree in Biochemistry

PhD Programs

• PhD in Medical Microbiology
• PhD in Medical Parasitology

IV) School of Nursing

Programs in the School of Nursing

BSc Programs:

• BSc Degree in Generic Comprehensive Nursing
• BSc Degree in Generic Emergency & Critical Care Nursing
• BSc Degree in Generic Pediatric Nursing
• BSc Degree in Generic Surgical Nursing

MSc Programs:

• MSc Degree in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Nursing
• MSc Degree in Pediatric & Child Health Nursing
• MSc Degree in Surgical Nursing
• MSc Degree in Medical Nursing
• MSc Degree in Neonatal Nursing

PhD Programs:

• PhD in Nursing

V) School of Pharmacy

Programs in School of Pharmacy

BSc Programs

• Advanced BSc Degree in Pharmacy

MSc Programs

• MSc Degree in Pharmacology
• MSc Degree in Clinical Pharmacy
• MSc Degree in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management

VI) School of Midwifery

Programs in School of Midwifery

BSc Programs

• BSc Degree in General Midwifery

MSc Programs

• MSc Degree in Clinical Midwifery

PhD Programs

• PhD in Midwifery and Women’s Health

2) College of Natural and Computational Sciences (CNCS)

The College of Natural and Computational Sciences (CNCS) was established in 2003 and has evolved through several name changes. It currently comprises morethan 2,172 undergraduate students enrolled 7 Undergraduate Departments:, 26 MSc and 10 PhD Graduate programs. The college has a total of 124 staff members.

Departments

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

Programs

List of BSc Programs

• BSc in Biology
• BSc in Chemistry
• BSc in Geology
• BSc in Mathematics
• BSc in Physics
• BSc in Sport Science
• BSc in Statistics

List of MSc Programs

• MSc in Applied Genetics & Molecular Biology
• MSc in Applied Microbiology
• MSc in Biology (Summer)
• MSc in Botanical Sciences
• MSc in Ecology & Systematic Zoology
• MSc in Analytical Chemistry
• MSc in Chemistry (Summer)
• MSc in Environmental Chemistry
• MSc in Inorganic Chemistry
• MSc in Organic Chemistry
• MSc in Physical Chemistry
• MSc in Environmental Geology and Geo Hazards
• MSc in Exploration Geophysics
• MSc in Paleontology and Pale Environment
• MSc in Petrology
• MSc in Algebra
• MSc in Differential Equations
• MSc in Numerical Analysis
• MSc in Analysis
• MSc in Optimization
• MSc in Atmospheric Physics
• MSc in Condensed Matter Physics
• MSc in Geophysics
• MSc in Medical Physics
• MSc in Nuclear Physics
• MSc in Quantum Field Theory
• MSc in Quantum Optics
• MSc in Statistical and Computational Physics
• MSc in Sport Science Education
• MSc in Volleyball Coaching (Regular)
• MSc in Volleyball Coaching (Extension)
• MSc in Volleyball Coaching (Summer)
• MSc in Applied Statistics (Regular)
• MSc in Biometry (Regular)
• MSc in Biostatistics (Regular, Extension, Summer)
• MSc in Econometrics (Regular)

List of PhD Programs

• PhD in Applied Microbiology
• PhD in Botanical Sciences
• PhD in Genetics
• PhD in Insect Sciences
• PhD in Analytical Chemistry
• PhD in Environmental Chemistry
• PhD in Inorganic Chemistry
• PhD in Organic Chemistry
• PhD in Materials and Nano-Chemistry
• PhD in Physical Chemistry

3) College of Informatics

The College of Informatics was established in June 2016 at the University of Gondar. It has a total of 104 staff members. Currently, there are 409 undergraduate students and 84 postgraduate students enrolled. The college offers 5 undergraduate programs and 18 postgraduate programs.

Departments

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Information Science
• Information System

Programs

BSc Programs

The College of Informatics offers the following Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs:

• BSc in Computer Science
• BSc in Information Technology
• BSc in Information Systems
• BSc in Information Science

MSc Programs

The College also provides the following Master of Science (MSc) programs:

• MSc in Computer Science
• MSc in Information Technology
• MSc in Information Systems
• MSc in Data Science and Analytics

4) College of Business and Economics

The College of Business and Economics was established in 2001 as the Faculty of Management Sciences and Economics. It has grown significantly over the years, launching various degree programs to meet the increasing demand for qualified business professionals.

Currently, the college has:

• 144 staff members
• 3,078 undergraduate students
• 785 postgraduate students
• 51 PhD students
• A total of 32 programs

Departments

The college comprises several departments, including:

• School of Economics
• Accounting and Finance
• School of Management and Public Administration
• Tourism Management
• Hotel Management
• Marketing Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Programs Offered by the College of Business and Economics

BA Programs

The College offers the following Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs:

1. BA Degree in Accounting and Finance
2. BA Degree in Management
3. BA Degree in Economics
4. BA Degree in Marketing Management
5. BA Degree in Tourism Management
6. BA Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
7. BA in Public Administration and Development Management
8. BA Degree in Hotel Management

MA Programs

The College offers the following Master of Arts (MA) programs:

1. MA Degree in Accounting and Finance
2. MA Degree in Financial Economics
3. MA Degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
4. MA Degree in Marketing Management
5. MA Degree in Tourism Management
6. MA Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
7. MA in Public Administration and Development Management

PhD Programs

The College offers the following Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs:

1. PhD Degree in Management
2. PhD Degree in Economics
3. PhD Degree in Tourism and Heritage Management

5) College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH)

Departments

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities comprises the following departments:

• Department of English Language and Literature
• Department of Amharic and Literature
• Department of Civics and Ethical Studies
• Department of History and Heritage Management
• Department of Theatrical Arts
• Department of Film & TV Production
• Department of Music Art
• Department of Sociology
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Social Work
• Department of Gender and Development Studies
• Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
• Department of Social Anthropology
• Department of Journalism and Communication
• Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Department of Population Studies
• Department of Early Childhood Care and Education

Programs Offered

BSc Programs

The college offers the following Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs:

• BSc in Ethiopian Languages and Literature (Amharic)
• BSc in Development and Environment Management Studies
• BSc in Gender and Development Studies
• BSc in Geography and Environmental Studies
• BSc in Civics and Ethical Studies
• BSc in History and Heritage Management
• BSc in Sociology
• BSc in Social Work
• BSc in Social Anthropology
• BSc in Theatrical Arts
• BSc in Psychology
• BSc in Population Studies
• BSc in Music
• BSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice
• BSc in Film and Television Production
• BSc in Early Childhood Care and Education
• BSc in Journalism and Communication
• BSc in Geez Language & Literature

MSc Programs

The college offers the following Master of Science (MSc) programs:

• MSc in History and Heritage Management
• MSc in Amharic Language and Literature
• MSc in English Language and Literature
• MSc in Development and Environment Management Studies (DEMS)
• MSc in Geography and Environmental Studies
• MSc in Journalism
• MSc in Civics and Ethical Studies
• Master of Arts in History and Historic Archaeology
• Master of Arts in Art History
• MSc in Social Anthropology
• MSc in Sociology
• MSc in Psychology
• MSc in Social Work
• MSc in Gender and Development Studies
• MSc in Early Childhood Care and Education
• MSc in Music

PhD Programs

The college offers the following Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs:

• PhD in English Language and Literature
• PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies
• PhD in Development and Environment Management Studies (DEMS)
• PhD in History and Heritage Management
• PhD in Social Work
• PhD in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
• PhD in Applied Linguistics
• PhD in Literature
• PhD in Amharic Language and Literature
• PhD in Social Anthropology
• PhD in Psychology
• PhD in Teaching Amharic

6) College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (CVMAS)

The College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (CVMAS) was inaugurated in 2003. Currently, it has:

• Staff: 104
• Undergraduate Students: 409
• Postgraduate Students: 84
• Undergraduate Programs: 5
• Postgraduate Programs: 18
• Departments: 6

Departments

The college comprises the following departments:

• Department of Biomedical Science
• Department of Veterinary Pharmacy
• Department of Animal Science
• Department of Pathobiology
• Department of Clinical Medicine
• Department of Epidemiology & Public Health

Programs Offered

BSc Programs

The college offers the following Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs:

• BSc in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• BSc in Animal Science
• BSc in Veterinary Pharmacy
• BSc in Veterinary Laboratory Technology
• BSc in Animal Science Extension

MSc Programs

The college offers the following Master of Science (MSc) programs:

• MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics
• MSc in Public Health with Specialty in Veterinary Public Health
• MSc in Veterinary Parasitology
• MSc in Veterinary Microbiology
• MSc in Veterinary Pathology
• MSc in Veterinary Immunology
• MSc in Veterinary Surgery and Imaging
• MSc in Veterinary Clinical Medicine
• MSc in Veterinary Comparative Anatomy
• MSc in Veterinary Animal Physiology
• MSc in Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology
• MSc in Veterinary Animal Breeding and Genetics
• MSc in Veterinary Animal Production
• MSc in Veterinary Animal Nutrition

PhD Programs

The college offers the following Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs:

• PhD in Animal Nutrition
• PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology
• PhD in Veterinary Microbiology
• PhD in Veterinary Parasitology
• PhD in Veterinary Public Health

7) College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (CAES)

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences was established in the 2009/10 academic year. Currently, it has:

• Staff: 278
• Undergraduate Students: 505
• Postgraduate Students: 128
• Undergraduate Programs: 8
• Postgraduate Programs: 19

Departments

The college comprises the following departments:

• Department of Plant Sciences
• Department of Natural Resources Management
• Department of Horticulture
• Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension (RDAE)
• Department of Agricultural Economics
• Department of General Forestry

Programs Offered

BSc Programs

The college offers the following Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs:

• BSc in Plant Sciences (Extension)
• BSc in Mid-Career Crop Sciences Extension
• BSc in Agricultural Economics
• BSc in Natural Resource Management
• BSc in Natural Resource Management Extension (Mid-Career)
• BSc in Rural Development and Agricultural Extension
• BSc in Horticulture
• BSc in General Forestry

MSc Programs

The college offers the following Master of Science (MSc) programs:

• MSc in Agronomy (Extension)
• MSc in Plant Protection
• MSc in Plant Breeding
• MSc in Agricultural Entomology
• MSc in Agricultural Economics (Extension, Summer)
• MSc in Agribusiness and Value Chain Management (Extension, Summer)
• MSc in Soil Sciences
• MSc in Integrated Watershed Management
• MSc in Rural Development and Innovation
• MSc in Rural Livelihoods and Food Security
• MSc in Agricultural Extension and Communication
• MSc in Horticulture
• MSc in Forest Management & Utilization (Extension)
• MSc in Forest and Nature Conservation (Extension)
• MSc in Agroforestry

PhD Programs

The college offers the following Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs:

• PhD in Agronomy
• PhD in Plant Pathology
• PhD in Agricultural Economics
• PhD in Forest Livelihood
• PhD in Rural Development and Food Security

8) College of Education

The College of Education is one of the academic units of the University of Gondar, officially established as a budgeted academic wing during the 2009/10 academic year. Currently, it has:

• Staff: 78
• Undergraduate Students: 1,393
• Postgraduate Students: 100
• Undergraduate Programs: 7
• Postgraduate Programs: 47

Departments

The college comprises the following departments:

• Department of Educational Planning and Management
• Department of Special Needs and Inclusive Education
• Department of Lifelong Learning and Community Development
• Department of Pedagogy Unit

Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs

The college offers the following Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs:

• Educational Planning and Management: BA in Educational Planning and Management
• Special Needs and Inclusive Education: BEd in Special Needs and Inclusive Education
• Lifelong Learning and Community Development: BA in Lifelong Learning and Community Development

Postgraduate Programs

The college offers the following Master of Arts (MA) programs:

• Educational Planning and Management: MA in Educational Planning and Management
• MA in School Leadership
• Special Needs and Inclusive Education: MEd in Special Needs and Inclusive Education
• Pedagogy Unit: MA in Curriculum and Instruction

PhD Programs

The college offers the following Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs:

• Educational Planning and Management
• PhD in Educational Policy and Planning
• PhD in Educational Leadership and Management
• PhD in Higher Education Administration (HDEA)

9) Institute of Technology

The Institute of Technology at the University of Gondar was officially inaugurated as the Faculty of Technology in July 2010. Currently, it has:

• Staff: 441
• Undergraduate Students: 2,714
• Postgraduate Students: 191
• Undergraduate Programs: 10
• Postgraduate Programs: 18

Departments

The institute comprises the following departments:

• Department of Architecture
• Department of Biomedical Engineering
• Department of Chemical Engineering
• Department of Civil Engineering
• Department of Construction Technology and Management
• Department of Computer Engineering
• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Department of Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Department of Industrial Engineering

Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs

The institute offers the following Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs:

• BSc in Architecture
• BSc in Biomedical Engineering
• BSc in Process Engineering
• BSc in Environmental Engineering
• BSc in Bio Chemical Engineering
• BSc in Food Engineering
• BSc in Civil Engineering
• BSc in Construction Technology and Management
• BSc in Computer Engineering
• BSc in Electrical Power Engineering
• BSc in Control Engineering
• BSc in Electronics Engineering
• BSc in Communication Engineering
• BSc in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering
• BSc in Industrial Engineering
• BSc in Thermal Engineering
• BSc in Mechanical Design Engineering
• BSc in Automotive Engineering
• BSc in Manufacturing Engineering
• BSc in Energy
• BSc in Technical Drawing and Design

Postgraduate Programs

The institute offers the following Master of Science (MSc) programs:

• MSc in Process Engineering
• MSc in Environmental Engineering
• MSc in Industrial Pollution Control Engineering
• MSc in Geotechnical Engineering
• MSc in Structural Engineering
• MSc in Construction Engineering and Management
• MSc in Electrical Power Engineering
• MSc in Communication Engineering
• MSc in Hydraulic Engineering
• MSc in Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering
• MSc in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
• MSc in Hydrology and Water Resources Management
• MSc in Thermal Engineering
• MSc in Manufacturing Engineering

PhD Programs

The institute offers the following Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs:

• PhD in Electrical Power Engineering

10) Institute of Biotechnology

The University of Gondar prioritized biotechnology and established the Department of Biotechnology in 2005. Currently, it has:

• Staff: 59
• Undergraduate Students: 238
• Postgraduate Students: 85
• Undergraduate Programs: 1
• Postgraduate Programs: 10

Departments

The institute comprises the following departments:

• Department of Biotechnology
• Department of Agricultural Biotechnology
• Department of Environmental & Industrial Biotechnology
• Department of Medical Biotechnology

Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs

The institute offers the following Bachelor of Science (BSc) program:

• BSc in Biotechnology

Postgraduate Programs

The institute offers the following Master of Science (MSc) programs:

• MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology
• MSc in Biotechnology
• MSc in Environmental Biotechnology
• MSc in Industrial Biotechnology
• MSc in Medical Biotechnology
• MSc in Forensic Biotechnology
• MSc in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

PhD Programs

The institute offers the following Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs:

• PhD in Environmental Biotechnology
• PhD in Industrial Biotechnology
• PhD in Animal Biotechnology
• PhD in Plant Biotechnology
• PhD in Agricultural Biotechnology
• PhD in Medical Biotechnology

11) School of Law

The School of Law at the University of Gondar is one of the various facilities within the university, founded in 2005. It offers law courses at both the LLB and LLM levels through its regular, extension, and summer programs. Currently, it has:

• Staff: 66
• Undergraduate Students: 575
• Postgraduate Students: 93
• Undergraduate Programs: 1
• Postgraduate Programs: 4

Departments

The school comprises the following departments:

• Department of Law

Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs

The school offers the following Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program:

• LLB in Law

Postgraduate Programs

The school offers the following Master of Laws (LLM) programs:

• LLM in Human Rights Law
• LLM in Environment and Water Laws
• LLM in Criminal Justice
• LLM in Business and Economic Law