Wollo University

Wollo University (WU), located in Dessie, Ethiopia, was established in 2005. It has three campuses offering programs in sciences, agriculture, business, law, medicine, engineering, and more. The main campus is in Dessie, while Kombolcha focuses on technology, and Tita specializes in health sciences. Wollo University aims to provide quality education and drive community development.

Wollo university is categorized under Applied Sciences university.

Mission

• Provide quality higher education at all levels through regular, extension, distance and continuing education modes so as to produce competent professionals who can support the development Endeavour of the country;
• Produce competent entrepreneurs who could contribute to the technology transfer Endeavour’s of the country;
• Undertake researches that help to solve the social-economic problems of the country and that can also add new values and knowledge to the society;
• Render consultancy and short-term training services to businesses, government and nongovernmental organizations to help them accomplish their objectives;
• Render various community services to fulfill social responsibilities expected of it as an academic institution.

Vision

• Wollo University, envisions being one of the top five universities in terms of outstanding quality education, research, technology transfer, and community development services in Ethiopia by 2025 G.C /2017 E.C.

Core Values

Wollo University will uphold, promote, and be guided by the following core values:

• Quality
• Excellence
• Secularity
• Equity
• Gender Sensitivity
• Reliable Partnership
• Academic Freedom
• Diversification
• Expansion
• Involvement
• Collaboration
• Transparency
• Decisiveness
• Accountability

Goals

• Create a competent, motivated, adaptable and innovative workforce for the country who can contribute to poverty reduction, social and economic development through facilitating demand-driven, high quality education and trainings, relevant to all sectors of the economy;
• Promote the entrepreneurial development plan of the country through incubation centers.
• Offer research-led diversified programmer that are relevant to the country;
• Prepare trainees with the necessary theoretical knowledge, attitude and skills so that they can fit for the purpose.

Colleges at Wollo University

Wollo University comprises several colleges that offer diverse academic programs across various disciplines. Below is a list of the main colleges within the university:

• College of Agriculture
• College of Business and Economics
• College of Medicine and Health Science
• College of Natural Science
• College of Social Science and Humanities

Schools at Wollo University

• School of Law
• School of Veterinary Medicine

1. Main Campus

Wollo university main campus is located at Dessie. It is home to a range of academic faculties and schools, including

• College of Natural Sciences
• College of Agriculture
• College of Business and Economics
• College of Social Science and Humanities
• School of Veterinary Medicine
• School of Law
• Institute of Teacher Education and Pedagogical Science.

2. Kombolcha Institute of Technology (KIOT)

KIOT is located In Kombolcha town, it is specializes in engineering and informatics, offering cutting-edge programs to meet the demands of modern industries and technology-driven sectors.

Academics at KIOT

• College of Informatics
• College of Engineering
• App Factory
• Cisco Academy

Services at KIOT

• Information Communication Technology Service (ICTS)
• KIoT Registrar Office
• Student Services

3. Tita Campus

Tita campus is located at tita, the campus has college of Medicine and Health Sciences, dedicated to training future healthcare professionals and advancing medical research.

Wollo university offers variety of programs they are

College of Informatics

• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Software Engineering

College of Engineering

• Fashion Design
• Garment Engineering
• Textile Engineering
• Leather Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Food Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Architecture
• Water Resource & Irrigation Engineering
• Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Technology and Management
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering

College of Natural Science

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

College of Medicine and Health Sciences

• Anesthesia
• Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
• Psychiatry Nursing
• Environmental Health Science
• Surgical Nursing
• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Health Informatics
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Midwifery
• Comprehensive Nursing
• Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing
• Public Health

College of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics
• Agri-business and Value Chain Management
• Animal Science
• Forestry
• Natural Resources Management
• Plant Science
• Rural Development and Agricultural Extension
• Crop Science Extension
• Animal Production Extension
• Natural Resources Management Extension

School of Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinary Laboratory Technology
• Veterinary Medicine

College of Business and Economics

• Accounting and Finance
• Economics
• Management
• Cooperative Business Management stream/Accounting & Auditing stream
• Marketing Management

College of Social Science and Humanities

• Ethiopian Language(s) & Literature – Amharic
• Arabic Language & Literature
• Geez Language and Literature
• English Language and Literature
• Afaan Oromoo and Literature
• Journalism and Communication
• Geography and Environmental Studies
• Tourism and Hotel Management
• Sociology
• Social Work
• History and Heritage Management
• Social Anthropology
• Civics and Ethical Studies
• Peace and Development Studies
• Political Science and International Relations

School of Arts

• Theatre Arts
• Music

Institute of Teachers’ Education and Behavioral Science

• Early Childhood Care and Education
• Educational Planning and Management
• Psychology
• Special Needs and Inclusive Education

School of Law

• Law

Office of the President

• Tel: 033-311-52-04
• Fax: 033-311-52-32
• Email: president@wu.edu.et
• PO Box:1145 Dessie, ETHIOPIA

Academic Affairs VP

• Tel: 033-311-52-04
• Fax: 033-311-52-32
• PO Box:1145 Dessie, ETHIOPIA

Administration and Student Services VP

• Tel: 033-311-52-04
• Fax: 033-311-52-32
• Email: admin@wu.edu.et
• PO Box:1145 Dessie, ETHIOPIA

Research and Community Services VP

• Tel: 033-311-52-04
• Fax: 033-311-52-32
• Email: reaserch.community@wu.edu.et
• PO Box: 1145 Dessie, ETHIOPIA

Business and International Relation VP

• Tel: 033-311-52-04
• Fax: 033-311-52-32
• business.international@wu.edu.et
• PO Box:1145 Dessie, ETHIOPIA

Scientific Director for KIoT (VP Level)

• Tel: 033-311-52-04
• Fax: 033-311-52-32
• Email: scientific.kiot@wu.edu.et
• PO Box:1145 Dessie, ETHIOPIA