Haramaya University

Haramaya University is one of the most prominent and prestigious universities in Ethiopia. The University has educated a number of individuals who have contributed to the improvement and development of the world. A good recent example is Professor Gebisa Ejeta, who has received the World Food Prize, an honour that is considered by many to be the Nobel Prize of agriculture. The University has been the knowledge pool for many other intellectuals, who have made their mission helping human kind and improving our earth.

As one of the first and oldest institutions of higher learning in Ethiopia, strives to be among the leading universities recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in learning, teaching, research and community engagement. Great efforts are being made to produce qualified and successful graduates. For this to become a reality, our instructors are constantly updating their teaching methods to challenge students to get the most out of their learning. Hence, the university is not only an amazing place to spend unforgettable student years, but it is also a place where students can develop intellectually and get a degree that is respected by employers around the world.

Historical Background

Haramaya University, formerly known as Alemaya University, was established with the initiative of Emperor Haile Selassie in 1954 based on the need for modernizing Ethiopian agriculture in particular and education in general through the establishment of an agricultural college and training. It was based on the emperor’s wish that the college is founded at its current location. Up until 1963, Oklahoma State University was given the mandate to establish and operate the college. In the past few years the university has witnessed tremendous expansion in terms of fields of study and facilities.

Haramaya University
Alem Maya, Ethiopia

Haramaya University
Alem Maya, Ethiopia

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