Overview
Arba Minch University is a prominent public research university located in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region Ethiopia. Established in 1986 as Arba Minch Water the university has grown into a comprehensive institution specializing in water technology, engineering, and environmental sciences. Situated near the scenic Rift Valley lakes, the university offers a unique learning environment with its lush green campus.
The university plays a crucial role in Ethiopia’s water resources development and environmental conservation efforts. Arba Minch University is particularly renowned for its expertise in water supply engineering, irrigation technology, and environmental protection, making significant contributions to solving water-related challenges in Ethiopia and beyond.
2. General Information
| Name | Arba Minch University |
| Established | 1986 (as Institute), 2004 (as University) |
| Type | Public Research University |
| Location | Arba Minch, SNNPR, Ethiopia |
| Website | www.amu.edu.et |
| Student Population | Over 25,000 (2023) |
| Academic Staff | 1,200+ |
| Campuses | Main Campus (Secha), of Water Technology, Health Science Campus |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | Annual Tuition (ETB) |
| Water Technology | 16,000 |
| Engineering | 15,000 |
| Environmental Science | 14,000 |
| Health Sciences | 18,000 |
| Social Sciences | 10,000 |
| Graduate Programs | 20,000-35,000 |
4. Academic Programs
- Institute of Technology
- Water Supply and Environmental Engineering
- Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- College of Natural Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Public Health
- Nursing
- Medical Laboratory Science
- College of Business and Economics
- Accounting
- Management
- Economics
- Tourism Management
- College of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Languages
- History
5. Facilities
- Advanced water technology laboratories
- Environmental research center
- Hydraulics laboratory
- Arba Minch University Teaching Hospital
- Modern library with digital resources
- ICT centers with high-speed internet
- Student recreational facilities near Lake Abaya
6. Accommodation
Arba Minch University provides on-campus housing for about 65% of its regular students. The university offers various accommodation options with priority given to first-year and female students.
- On-campus dormitories: ETB 1,200-2,800 per semester
- Graduate student housing
- International student housing
- Campus dining services
- 24-hour campus security
7. Contact Information
- Email: info@amu.edu.et
- Phone: +251 468 812 345
- Address: P.O. Box 21, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
- Admissions: registrar@amu.edu.et
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