30 Best Public Universities in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa University leads the 30 Public universities in Ethiopia on research impact (1,332,442 citations). Next come Jimma University (#2 in Ethiopia) and Gondar University (#3 in Ethiopia). Across the whole list there are 32 courses to choose from.

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30 universities · ranked best first

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1Best overall

#1 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Addis Ababa University

Public University · 20 courses

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#1 in Ethiopia · by research impact

1,332,442 citations · h-index 296

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2Top pick

#2 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Jimma University

Public University · 0 courses

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#2 in Ethiopia · by research impact

753,058 citations · h-index 302

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3Top pick

#3 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Gondar University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

45,000Students

—International

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#3 in Ethiopia · by research impact

748,912 citations · h-index 207

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4Ranked

#4 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Mekelle University

Public University · 0 courses

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#4 in Ethiopia · by research impact

746,402 citations · h-index 302

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5Ranked

#5 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Bahir Dar University

Public University · 0 courses

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#5 in Ethiopia · by research impact

495,616 citations · h-index 209

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6Ranked

#6 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Haramaya University

Public University · 0 courses

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#6 in Ethiopia · by research impact

357,945 citations · h-index 170

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7Ranked

#7 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Hawassa University

Public University · 0 courses

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1976Founded

22,430Students

—International

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#7 in Ethiopia · by research impact

245,187 citations · h-index 150

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8Ranked

#8 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Debre Markos University

Public University · 0 courses

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#8 in Ethiopia · by research impact

203,812 citations · h-index 133

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9Ranked

#9 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Arba Minch University

Public University · 0 courses

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#9 in Ethiopia · by research impact

167,226 citations · h-index 126

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10Ranked

#10 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Wollo University

Public University · 0 courses

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#10 in Ethiopia · by research impact

146,405 citations · h-index 109

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11Ranked

#11 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Mizan Tepi University

Public University · 0 courses

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#11 in Ethiopia · by research impact

128,104 citations · h-index 95

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12Ranked

#12 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Madawalabu University

Public University · 12 courses

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#12 in Ethiopia · by research impact

123,418 citations · h-index 100

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13Ranked

#13 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Debre Birhan University

Public University · 0 courses

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#13 in Ethiopia · by research impact

121,947 citations · h-index 127

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14Ranked

#14 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Wolaita Sodo University

Public University · 0 courses

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38,301Students

—International

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#14 in Ethiopia · by research impact

115,783 citations · h-index 97

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15Ranked

#15 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Adama Science and Technology University

Public University · 0 courses

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#15 in Ethiopia · by research impact

111,796 citations · h-index 119

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16Ranked

#16 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Addis Ababa Science & Technology University

Public University · 0 courses

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#16 in Ethiopia · by research impact

110,771 citations · h-index 126

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17Ranked

#17 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Wollega University

Public University · 0 courses

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#17 in Ethiopia · by research impact

99,275 citations · h-index 110

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18Ranked

#18 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Ambo University

Public University · 0 courses

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#18 in Ethiopia · by research impact

81,909 citations · h-index 94

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19Ranked

#19 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Aksum University

Public University · 0 courses

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#19 in Ethiopia · by research impact

80,503 citations · h-index 98

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20Ranked

#20 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Dilla University

Public University · 0 courses

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#20 in Ethiopia · by research impact

78,258 citations · h-index 91

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21Ranked

#21 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Adigrat University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

524Students

—International

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#21 in Ethiopia · by research impact

62,419 citations · h-index 107

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22Ranked

#22 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Jigjiga University

Public University · 0 courses

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#22 in Ethiopia · by research impact

60,183 citations · h-index 89

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23Ranked

#23 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Wolkite University

Public University · 0 courses

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#23 in Ethiopia · by research impact

59,648 citations · h-index 92

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24Ranked

#24 in Ethiopia Ethiopia

Semera University

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)

2006Founded

7,336Students

—International

Admissions open

#24 in Ethiopia · by research impact

37,474 citations · h-index 67

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Addis Ababa University is cited most (1,332,442 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

30 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Hawassa University, founded in 1976. Gondar University is the largest, with 45,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 22 bachelor's, 6 master's, 2 phd / doctorate and 1 professional. The most common subjects are Languages & Linguistics (6), Medicine & Health Sciences (5), Social Sciences & Psychology (4) and Media & Communication (3). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). Addis Ababa University offers the widest choice, with 20 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Ethiopia for Public?

Addis Ababa University (#1 in Ethiopia), Jimma University (#2 in Ethiopia) and Gondar University (#3 in Ethiopia) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public in Ethiopia?

30 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public course take in Ethiopia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public courses start in Ethiopia?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public courses in Ethiopia?

Addis Ababa University, with 20, ahead of Madawalabu University (12).

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