| Motto | We are in the Community! |
|---|---|
| Type | National |
| Established | 1952 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| President | Jemal Abafita |
| Vice-president | Kora Tushune Godana (Business and Development) |
Academic staff | 2,600[1] |
Total staff | +4,000 |
| Students | 42,000[1] |
| Location | , 7°40′52″N 36°51′14″E / 7.681°N 36.854°E |
| Language | English |
| Colors | Royal Blue |
| Website | www |
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  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]
- ^ a b c "About the University - Office of Innovation". Archived from the original on 2014-06-18. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
- ^ "Jimma University recognized as Ethiopia's leading university".
- ^ The Official Website of Jimma University