Jimma University, Continuing and Distance Education Directorate Office is pleased to announce commencement of registering new applicants for the upcoming academic year of 2020/21 (2013 E.C) with its well established and accredited DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS: B.A Degree in Accounting and Finance B.Sc. Degree in Economics B.A Degree in Management B.A Degree in Sociology B.A Degree […]
In its 53rd regular meeting held on August 19, 2020, Jimma University Board of Governors has approved the promotion of two faculty members, Dr. Esayas Kebede Gudina and Dr. Tsige Ketema Mamo to full professorship. The promotion of the faculty members endorsed today by the University’s Board of Governors has passed through a rigorous review process […]
Jimma University was founded on the amalgamation of the the Jimma Institute of Health Science and the Jimma College of Agriculture in the 1980’s. Both institutions had been national leaders in their respective fields, and with the merger, the development of a new, multifaceted and development oriented institution was able to emerge from the two […]
(August 5, 2020) Jimma University conducted a memorial ceremony in honor of the late Artist Haacaaluu Hundeessaa. The half day memorial event was conducted at Artist Hacaaluu Hundeessaa Civic Center in Jimma University main campus at the presence dignitaries, University presidents, the Artist’s family members, JU community and invited guests. Dr. Jemal Abafita, President of […]
Jimma University encourages its staff members to engage in various community service activities beyond the professional services and volunteerism. As part of the community services a team from Jimma Medical Centre (JMC) led by Dr. Rodas Kasahun visited Jimma Town correctional centre to conduct a need assessment specifically focusing on the living conditions and status […]
JU’s community is deeply saddened with the passing away of our PhD candidate Tsedeke Wolde. He was a doctoral student in Faculty of Public Health, Department of Nutrition who have met an untimely death while preparing for his PhD dissertation defense. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, instructors, friends and loved ones […]
Second round donation conducted at JU
JU Community is deeply saddened with the news of passing artist Hacaluu Hundessa. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, loved ones and all Ethiopians. May his soul rest in peace!
A group of scholars from College of Business and Economics (BECO) of Jimma University conducted a study on socioeconomic effects of COVID-19 in Ethiopia. The study aims at forwarding expert opinions on the possible responses that help mitigate the negative impacts of the pandemic in the country. The study highlighted that the pandemic brought up […]
As part of the effort to support the Ethiopian higher education and training sector, the Sustainable Training and Education Program (STEP-GIZ) is very keen to implement graduate internship as a pilot on selected number of graduates with close collaboration with few selected local universities and the results may positively affect the employability of graduated and […]