Leaders at Hawassa University.
HU President
Season's Greetings from Hawassa University President, Ethiopia
Dear International Partners, students, staff and alumni of Hawassa university,
This past year, we made significant strides towards our mission thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff, faculty, students and regional and global partners around the world!
Leaders at Hawassa University
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Hawassa University (HU) is one of the first generation public and autonomous Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Ethiopia (PROCLAMATION No. 127/1999).
Leaders at Hawassa University.
Vice President for Administration and Development
The Vice President for Administration and Development (VPAD) is one of the three vice president offices within the university. The office runs five directorates and one office at the university level.
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VP for Research and Technology Transfer
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Partners and Collaborations
Currently, HU maintains 190 active partnerships and collaborations with various national and international universities, research institutes, and organizations.
Key University Metrics
Hawassa University is a first-generation university in Ethiopia, comprising 9 colleges, 3 institutes, and 7 campuses in and around Hawassa City.
22,430+
Students across all Campuses
7,000+
Staffs across all Colleges and Institutes
280+
Programs at Regular & CEP across all Campuses
120+
Collaborative Projects
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Success Story
Hawassa University (HU) is a leading institution of higher learning, hosting over 32,000 students across 309 academic programs. / These include 103 undergraduate; 195 graduate (141 Masters, 54 PhD); and 11 Medical Specialty (10 specialty and 1 sub-specialty) programs, offered through bothregular and continuing education.
To support this mission, HU employs 10,988 staff, including2,213 academic (20 expatriates and 460 female) staff.
22K+
More than 24k students
Currently we have students enrolled now.
110K+
Graduated
Since 1976 Hawassa University have more than 100K graduated students.
280+
Programs
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What Our Trusted Alumni Say
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22nd International Conference of Ethiopian Studies (ICES22)
22nd International Conference of Ethiopian Studies (ICES22)
Hawassa University, Ethiopia
"Ethiopia in Transition: Heritage, Innovation, and Future Pathways"
29 September - 3 October 2025