Jimma University

Founded 1983 (as Jimma Institute of Health Sciences); became Jimma University 1999 by merger with Jimma College of Agriculture. Major public research university in Jimma, in the Oromia Region of southwestern Ethiopia — approximately 350 km southwest of Addis Ababa. Established 1999 by the merger of Jimma Institute of Health Sciences (founded 1983) with Jimma College of Agriculture (founded 1952). Student body of approximately 40,000 across multiple campuses, making it one of Ethiopia's largest universities by enrolment. Globally ranked around #2,128 worldwide. Known for community-based education (CBE) approach in health sciences and a relatively open admissions policy (~70% acceptance rate). Faculties span medicine, public health, agriculture, veterinary medicine, engineering, business, education, law, and natural sciences.

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