Jimma University

Jimma University
MottoWe are in the Community!
TypeNational
Established1952
AccreditationMinistry of Education
PresidentJemal Abafita
Vice-presidentKora Tushune Godana (Business and Development)
Academic staff
2,600[1]
Total staff
+4,000
Students42,000[1]
Location, ,
7°40′52″N 36°51′14″E / 7.681°N 36.854°E / 7.681; 36.854
LanguageEnglish
Colors  Royal Blue
Websitewww.ju.edu.et
Jimma University is located in Ethiopia
Jimma University
Location in Ethiopia

Jimma University (JU) is a public research university located in Jimma, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. It is recognized as the leading national university, as ranked first by the Federal Ministry of Education for four successive years (2009–2012).[1][2] The establishment of Jimma university dates back to 1952 when Jimma College of Agriculture was founded. The university got its current name in December 1999 following the amalgamation of Jimma College of Agriculture (founded in 1952) and Jimma Institute of Health Sciences (founded in 1983).[3]

  1. ^ a b c "About the University - Office of Innovation". Archived from the original on 2014-06-18. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
  2. ^ "Jimma University recognized as Ethiopia's leading university".
  3. ^ The Official Website of Jimma University