Rift Valley University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8658 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #399 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #16 of 35 | In Ethiopia |
| #2 of 5 | In Addis Ababa |
| #5493 of 6,281 | For Sociology |
| #6202 of 6,939 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- riftvalleyuniversity.org
- Acceptance rate
- 43%*
* 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 |
|---|
Research profile
Rift Valley University has published 103 scientific papers with 5,308 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Geography and Cartography, Statistics, Demography, and Geology.
Rift Valley University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 2 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 2000 | 1 | 32 |
| 2001 | 1 | 41 |
| 2002 | 1 | 37 |
| 2003 | 4 | 76 |
| 2004 | 1 | 123 |
| 2005 | 0 | 208 |
| 2006 | 0 | 137 |
| 2007 | 2 | 156 |
| 2008 | 1 | 138 |
| 2009 | 6 | 168 |
| 2010 | 0 | 237 |
| 2011 | 2 | 242 |
| 2012 | 1 | 257 |
| 2013 | 4 | 315 |
| 2014 | 1 | 269 |
| 2015 | 6 | 309 |
| 2016 | 9 | 299 |
| 2017 | 8 | 316 |
| 2018 | 6 | 336 |
| 2019 | 3 | 303 |
| 2020 | 7 | 383 |
| 2021 | 16 | 387 |
| 2022 | 11 | 275 |
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 |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Health Sciences, Law, Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Sociology |
Rift Valley University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business and Economics | Business Administration, Economics, Law |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Social Sciences, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | RVU ሪፍት ቫሊ ዩኒቨርስቲ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Excellence for Development! |
| Colors | red, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Addis Ababa Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,041,000 |