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Addis Ababa University

· Public University

#1 in Ethiopia Admissions open
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Addis Ababa University at a glance

  1. Where it stands

    On Educads it is #1 of the ranked universities in Ethiopia, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 1,331,927 times (h-index 296), according to OpenAlex.

  2. What you can study

    Addis Ababa University has 20 courses listed on Educads: 18 bachelor's and 2 master's. The largest subject areas are Languages & Linguistics (6), Social Sciences & Psychology (4), Media & Communication (3) and Business & Management (2).

  3. Start dates and course length

    Most courses start in Fall and Spring. The most common course length is 4 years.

  4. Ranked near it in Ethiopia

    Universities placed just above and below Addis Ababa University on Educads:

    #2 Jimma University#3 Gondar University

Questions about Addis Ababa University

Is Addis Ababa University a good university?

On Educads it is #1 of the ranked universities in Ethiopia, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 1,331,927 times (h-index 296), according to OpenAlex.

How many courses does Addis Ababa University offer?

Addis Ababa University has 20 courses listed on Educads: 18 bachelor's and 2 master's. The largest subject areas are Languages & Linguistics (6), Social Sciences & Psychology (4), Media & Communication (3) and Business & Management (2).

When do courses at Addis Ababa University start?

Most courses listed start in Fall and Spring.

Overview

Addis Ababa University is a national university located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is the oldest university in Ethiopia. AAU has thirteen campuses. Twelve of these are situated in Addis Ababa, and one is located in Bishoftu, about 45 kilometres (28 mi) away. AAU has several associated research institutions including the Institute of Ethiopian Studies. The Ministry of Education admits qualified students to AAU based on their score on the Ethiopian University Entrance Examination (EUEE).

Programs at Addis Ababa University

20 programs across 2 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Ethiopia.

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Last updated 23 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.