Mekelle University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5116 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #172 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #7 of 35 | In Ethiopia |
| #1 of 2 | In Mekelle |
| #358 of 1,021 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 48 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- mu.edu.et
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 88% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
We've calculated the 88% acceptance rate for Mekelle 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
Mekelle University has published 4,630 scientific papers with 89,076 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Pathology, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Mekelle University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 6 |
| 2000 | 3 | 16 |
| 2001 | 4 | 16 |
| 2002 | 2 | 12 |
| 2003 | 4 | 22 |
| 2004 | 13 | 40 |
| 2005 | 12 | 51 |
| 2006 | 39 | 127 |
| 2007 | 30 | 174 |
| 2008 | 33 | 272 |
| 2009 | 56 | 453 |
| 2010 | 48 | 507 |
| 2011 | 48 | 688 |
| 2012 | 70 | 814 |
| 2013 | 116 | 1076 |
| 2014 | 190 | 1681 |
| 2015 | 195 | 3205 |
| 2016 | 210 | 3718 |
| 2017 | 326 | 4714 |
| 2018 | 379 | 5891 |
| 2019 | 641 | 7634 |
| 2020 | 782 | 10815 |
| 2021 | 493 | 13358 |
| 2022 | 371 | 15965 |
| 2023 | 509 | 16288 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Mekelle University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 15,000 ETB |
| Graduate | 20,000 ETB |
| PhD | 25,000 ETB |
Mekelle University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Mekelle 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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, African Languages, Animal Husbandry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Crop Production, Economics, Environmental Management, Ethics, Geography, Geology, History, Horticulture, Journalism, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Resources, Nursing, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacy, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Rural Planning, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Arid Land Studies, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Geological Engineering, Geology, Marketing, Natural Resources, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pastoral Studies, Physics, Public Health, Surgery, Tropical Agriculture, Water Science |
Mekelle University faculties and divisions
| College : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Management |
|---|---|
| College : Dry Land Agriculture and Natural Resources | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Arid Land Studies, Crop Production, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pastoral Studies, Rural Planning, Soil Management, Tropical Agriculture, Wildlife |
| College : Health Sciences | Anaesthesiology, Biomedicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health |
| College : Law and Governance | Civics, Ethics, Law |
| College : Natural and Computational Science | Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physics, Sports |
| College : Social Sciences and Languages | Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Journalism, Modern Languages, Native Language, Psychology, Social Sciences |
| College : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
| Institute : Geo-information and Earth Observation Sciences | Earth Sciences, Natural Resources, Rural Planning, Town Planning |
| Institute : Paleo Environment and Heritage Conservation | Heritage Preservation, Paleontology |
| Institute : Pedagogical Sciences | Pedagogy |
| Institute : Technology | Architecture and Planning, Engineering, Information Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | MU መቐለ ዩኒቨርስቲ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | We Really care |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 231 Mekelle, Tigrai Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| City population | 324,000 |