Jimma University

• Established: 1999
• Type: State Higher Educational Institution
• Location: Jimma, Ethiopia
• Language of instruction: English.

Ethiopia's Higher State Educational Institution - Jimma University (JU) - was founded in 1999 by the merger of the Institute of Medical Sciences and the College of Agriculture. Both institutions were national leaders in their respective fields. JU has become a center of intellectual and academic activity that attracts thinkers, innovators, educators and leaders from all over the country.

The institution provides a hostel to its students.

• The university is among TOP-5 best universities in the country, occupying the 3rd position in the ranking
• JU offers international exchange programs to its students
• The educational institution has partnership agreements with universities around the world (India, South Korea, the USA, China, etc.)
• JU Medical Program is one of the largest and best in the country.
• The university is a part of the Association of African Universities (AAU).

The main campus of the university is located in the largest city of southwestern Ethiopia - Jimme.

University infrastructure includes:

• Computer labs
• 6 research centers
• Drug Quality Laboratory (JuLaDQ)
• Cold room
• The library.

JU is equipped with modern laboratory equipment:

• Homogenizer and lyophilizer (high-performance DNA extraction system)
• Microplate spectrophotometer (a tablet reader for DNA concentration)
• Heavy Duty Centrifuge
• Water purification systems
• Freezers (-86 ° C, -40 ° C, -20 ° C)
• Thermal cycles (PCR machines)
• Electrophoresis devices, etc.

The university has a two-semester academic year. Classes begin in September and January.

Some educational programs include an extra summer semester starting in July.

Additional expenses:

• Contributions (application, registration, medical care) = $ 250
• The cost of living in Jimme = $ 700 -1004 $ / month.

• Guardianship services

• Student's supervision