Rift Valley University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #8383 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #397 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #16 of 35 | In Ethiopia |
| #2 of 5 | In Addis Ababa |
| #5355 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 16,000
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- riftvalleyuniversity.org
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 44%*
* Rift Valley University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 16,000 |
| Full time employee | 727 |
| Student:staff ratio | 22:1 |
Research profile
Rift Valley University has published 132 scientific papers with 6,158 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Geography and Cartography, Computer Science, and Geology.
Rift Valley University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 | 2 | 33 |
| 2001 | 1 | 42 |
| 2002 | 1 | 37 |
| 2003 | 5 | 80 |
| 2004 | 0 | 120 |
| 2005 | 0 | 216 |
| 2006 | 1 | 147 |
| 2007 | 2 | 166 |
| 2008 | 1 | 156 |
| 2009 | 6 | 189 |
| 2010 | 1 | 277 |
| 2011 | 2 | 258 |
| 2012 | 1 | 294 |
| 2013 | 5 | 364 |
| 2014 | 2 | 339 |
| 2015 | 6 | 340 |
| 2016 | 9 | 329 |
| 2017 | 9 | 336 |
| 2018 | 6 | 471 |
| 2019 | 3 | 306 |
| 2020 | 9 | 458 |
| 2021 | 19 | 402 |
| 2022 | 13 | 299 |
| 2023 | 22 | 357 |
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 Rift Valley 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 | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Diploma | Accountancy, Animal Husbandry, Building Technologies, Computer Networks, Dispensing Pharmacy, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Information Technology, Labour and Industrial Relations, Logistics Management, Maintenance Technology, Marketing, Medical Technology, Microelectronics, Midwifery, Network Technology, Nursing, Nutrition, Office Management, Secretarial Studies, Small Business, Surveying and Mapping, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Engineering Management, Finance, Health Sciences, Information Management, Information Technology, Law, Management, Marketing, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy, Public Health, Sociology |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Epidemiology, Finance, Management, Marketing, Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health, Sociology |
Rift Valley University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business and Social science | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Management, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Medical Technology, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy, Public Health |
| Faculty : Technology and Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Surveying and Mapping |
General information
| Alternative names | RVU ሪፍት ቫሊ ዩኒቨርስቲ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Accreditation | Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) Education and Training Authority |
| Motto | Excellence for Development! |
| Colors | red, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Addis Ababa Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,041,000 |