Jimma University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2838 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #71 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 35 | In Ethiopia |
| #204 of 2,198 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 89 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ju.edu.et
- Languages
- English;Oromo
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 78% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Ethiopian General Secondary School examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
We've calculated the 78% acceptance rate for Jimma University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Jimma University has published 11,160 scientific papers with 190,009 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Pathology, Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Sociology.
Jimma University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9 | 12 |
| 1997 | 11 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 | 27 |
| 1999 | 4 | 56 |
| 2000 | 5 | 76 |
| 2001 | 16 | 123 |
| 2002 | 14 | 96 |
| 2003 | 11 | 118 |
| 2004 | 26 | 152 |
| 2005 | 23 | 153 |
| 2006 | 30 | 184 |
| 2007 | 31 | 211 |
| 2008 | 73 | 248 |
| 2009 | 52 | 404 |
| 2010 | 98 | 522 |
| 2011 | 186 | 845 |
| 2012 | 172 | 1240 |
| 2013 | 220 | 1899 |
| 2014 | 264 | 2978 |
| 2015 | 344 | 3418 |
| 2016 | 362 | 3919 |
| 2017 | 515 | 5321 |
| 2018 | 513 | 7612 |
| 2019 | 838 | 10804 |
| 2020 | 1163 | 17344 |
| 2021 | 1254 | 21139 |
| 2022 | 1419 | 24763 |
| 2023 | 1378 | 28128 |
| 2024 | 1227 | 31759 |
| 2025 | 1016 | 31688 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Jimma University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Horticulture, Information Technology, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Native Language, Natural Resources, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics, Plant Pathology, Sociology, Sports, Statistics, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Adult Education, Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Analytical Chemistry, Animal Husbandry, Applied Linguistics, Astrophysics, Business Administration, Chemistry, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Electrical Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Finance, Folklore, Geological Engineering, Health Administration, Health Education, History, Horticulture, Hydraulic Engineering, Information Management, Inorganic Chemistry, Literature, Mathematics, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Organic Chemistry, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pharmacy, Physical Chemistry, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Power Engineering, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Administration, Public Health, Sports Management, Structural Architecture, Surgery, Telecommunications Engineering, Zoology |
| Doctorate | Animal Husbandry, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Health Education, Horticulture, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Microbiology, Nutrition, Plant Pathology |
Notable alumni
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Lemma Megersa
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
-
Lemma Megersa is an Ethiopian politician who served as the Minister of Defense from 2019 to 2020. He was also the president of the Oromia Region and deputy chairman of the ruling party in the region, the Oromo Democratic Party. Since the formation of the Prosperity Party, Lemma has been independent.
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Lia Tadesse
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
-
Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin is an Ethiopian physician who served as the Minister of Health from 12 March 2020 until 8 February 2024. Prior to her appointment, Lia served as State Minister of Health from November 2018. She also served as an Executive Director at the University of Michigan's Center for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as a CEO and Vice Provost in St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) in Addis Ababa and as a Project Director of USAID's Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) at Jhpiego-Ethiopia.
Jimma University faculties and divisions
| College : Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine | Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Crop Production, Fishery, Forestry, Harvest Technology, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Science |
|---|---|
| College : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management |
| College : Education and Behavioural Sciences | Educational Administration, Psychology, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| College : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Epidemiology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health |
| College : Law and Governance | Law |
| College : Natural Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Sports, Statistics |
| College : Social Sciences and Humanities | African Languages, English, Environmental Studies, Folklore, Geography, Government, History, Law, Psychology, Sociology |
| Course/Programme : Continuing and Distance Education | Accountancy, African Languages, Banking, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, Geography, History, Horticulture, Information Technology, Insurance, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Native Language, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics, Secretarial Studies |
| Institute : Technology | Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Water Science |
| School : Graduate Studies | Entomology, Epidemiology, Horticulture, Medicine, Natural Resources, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Plant Pathology, Public Health, Surgery |
General information
| Alternative names | JU ጅማ ዩኒቨርስቲ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | We are In the Community |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 378 Jimma, Oromia Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| City population | 178,000 |