Quick Summary
Public in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Addis Ababa University, est. 1950. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 48670 students including 1.2% from outside Ethiopia. Known for strengths in Development Studies, Medicine, Agriculture, it maintains an acceptance rate of 14.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
The oldest and largest institution of higher learning in Ethiopia with unparalleled research focus on African studies.
Subject Strengths
Development StudiesMedicineAgricultureEthiopian StudiesArchaeology
Founded1950
TypePublic
Total Students48670
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio16
CampusUrban
Campus SizeMain campus at Sidist Kilo with 14 satellite campuses
Affiliated HospitalsTikur Anbessa (Black Lion) Specialized Hospital
Accreditationundefined
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, MD, PharmD
Programs
74
PhD Programs
Limited (Distance Education in management and social sciences)
Online Programs
Institute of Ethiopian Studies, Aklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, Horn of Africa Regional Environment Centre
Research Centers
High
Research Output
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Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate14.5%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRERequired for specific PhD programs
GMATRequired for MBA programs
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high ESSLCE national exam scores for undergraduate admission and strong research proposals for postgraduate studies.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Ethiopian Birr
UG Tuition
ETB150,000/yr
per year · ETB
Living Cost
ETB437,500/yr
per year · ETB
PG Tuition
ETB312,500/yr
per year · ETB
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
ETB587,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · ETB
Scholarships AvailableGovernment sponsorship for locals, MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidFederal government cost-sharing schemes
Work-StudyLimited
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, MD, PharmD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Economics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Social Work | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$4,800
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Ethiopian government ministries and NGOs
Industry Connections
Ethiopian AirlinesCommercial Bank of EthiopiaEthio Telecom
Notable Alumni
Abiy Ahmed, Hailemariam Desalegn, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Football pitches, basketball courts, athletics track
Student Clubs
Red Cross Society, Peace Club, Literature Club, Gender Club
Library Resources
John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, over 20 branch libraries
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Intra-Africa Academic Mobility
Summer Programs
Available for intensive language and culture studies