List of 35 best universities in Ethiopia

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EduRank

Top 35 universities in Ethiopia ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. The rankings are determined by analyzing 854K citations received by 70.2K academic publications made by 35 universities from Ethiopia, the popularity of 43 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

2. Jimma University

#75 in Africa
#3266 in the World
Acceptance Rate
78%
Founded
1983

3. Bahir Dar University

#105 in Africa
#3834 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Enrollment
57,852
Founded
2001

4. Hawassa University

#137 in Africa
#4477 in the World
Enrollment
30,414
Male:Female
75:25
Founded
1976

5. Haramaya University

#144 in Africa
#4631 in the World
Acceptance Rate
78%
Founded
1954

6. University of Gondar

#148 in Africa
#4694 in the World
Acceptance Rate
19%
Enrollment
49,103
Male:Female
58:42
Founded
1954

7. Mekelle University

#172 in Africa
#5116 in the World
Acceptance Rate
88%
Founded
1991

14. Aksum University

#355 in Africa
#7592 in the World
Enrollment
40,000
Founded
2007

15. Wollega University

#361 in Africa
#7699 in the World
Acceptance Rate
73%
Founded
2007

19. Wolkite University

#613 in Africa
#11495 in the World
Acceptance Rate
12%
Founded
2011

22. Jigjiga University

#658 in Africa
#11806 in the World
Enrollment
21,000
Founded
2007

24. Wolaita Sodo University

#739 in Africa
#12340 in the World
Acceptance Rate
68%
Enrollment
25,864
Male:Female
66:34
Founded
2007

26. Debre Tabor University

#773 in Africa
#12504 in the World
Enrollment
5,641
Founded
2008

27. Bule Hora University

#789 in Africa
#12585 in the World
Enrollment
17,819
Male:Female
78:22
Founded
2008

29. Mekelle Institute of Technology

#810 in Africa
#12688 in the World
Enrollment
10,000
Founded
2002

32. Mettu University

#887 in Africa
#13141 in the World
Enrollment
20,000
Founded
2001

33. Dilla University

#953 in Africa
#13477 in the World
Acceptance Rate
88%
Founded
1996

The best cities to study in Ethiopia based on the number of universities and their ranks are Addis Ababa, Jimma, Bahir Dar, and Awasa.

Average cost of living for students in Ethiopia is $483 + $55-393 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).