University of Gondar

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1) Overview

2) 2. General Information

3) 3. Fee Structure

4) 4. Academic Programs

5) 5. Facilities

6) 6. Accommodation

7) 7. Contact Information

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Overview

The University of Gondar (UoG) is one of Ethiopia’s oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions, tracing its origins to the Public Health College established in 1954. Located in Gondar, Amhara Region, the university has evolved into a comprehensive institution with particular strengths in health sciences. UoG plays a vital role in training healthcare professionals for Ethiopia and the wider East African region, while also offering diverse programs in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

With its main campus featuring historic buildings from Gondar’s imperial past, the university blends academic excellence with cultural heritage. UoG maintains strong community engagement through its teaching hospitals and community-based education programs. The university has recently expanded its research capabilities, particularly in tropical diseases and public health, addressing critical health challenges in Ethiopia.

2. General Information

Name	University of Gondar (UoG)
Established	1954 (as Public Health College)
Type	Public University
Location	Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Website	www.uog.edu.et
Student Population	Approx. 35,000+
Academic Staff	1,500+
Language of Instruction	English

3. Fee Structure

Program	Tuition Fee (per semester, approx.)
Health Science Programs	ETB 4,000 – 8,000
Medicine	ETB 9,000
Engineering	ETB 6,000
Social Sciences	ETB 3,500
Graduate Programs	ETB 7,000 – 12,000
International Students	$1,500 – $3,000 per semester

4. Academic Programs

College of Medicine and Health Sciences:
- General Medicine (MD)
- Public Health
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Medical Laboratory Science
College of Natural and Computational Sciences:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Statistics
College of Social Sciences and Humanities:
- History
- Geography
- Psychology
- Amharic Language
Institute of Technology:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
School of Business and Economics:
- Accounting
- Management
- Economics
Graduate Studies:
- Master’s in Public Health
- Master’s in Clinical Medicine
- PhD in Tropical Medicine

5. Facilities

Teaching Hospital (University of Gondar Hospital)
Modern medical simulation center
Comprehensive health sciences library
Research laboratories for tropical diseases
Computer labs with internet access
Student recreation center
Historical archive and museum
Distance education facilities

6. Accommodation

UoG provides on-campus housing for about 60% of its students, with priority given to first-year and health science students. The university has separate dormitories for male and female students, with basic amenities.

On-campus dormitories: ETB 400-800/month
Off-campus university-approved housing: ETB 1,000-2,500/month
International student housing: $100-200/month
Campus cafeterias with subsidized meals

7. Contact Information

Email: info@uog.edu.et
Phone: +251 581 110 001
Address: P.O. Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia

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