If we aspire to enhance the contribution of agriculture to our economic growth, it is imperative to modernize our agricultural practices and broaden the range of available products. In the Oromia Regional State, the export of over 100 million quintals of wheat to global markets each year is a remarkable achievement. Various initiatives have yielded impressive results by diversifying agricultural crops like avocados, bananas, and tea leaves, turning them into valuable commodities. Notably, the avocado production initiative has significantly increased output and become a significant source of foreign currency. To ensure the success of the region's banana production project, selected banana seeds are being developed through tissue culture and made accessible to the public. With more than 7,000 banana plants already cultivated on over 2,000 hectares of land, an estimated 2.5 million more are expected to be planted this year. These programs are providing our farmers with new productio
Haramaya University
Prior to choosing a university, students need to have adequate information about the university. They need to get sufficient information, particularly about the physical and human resources capacities of the university and the strategies it uses to nurture its students’ intellectual, physical, social, moral, and emotional development. In this regard, Haramaya University is a leading institution of higher learning in Ethiopia and one of the prestigious universities in Africa where students feel engaged, connected, safe, and supported. Since its establishment, our university has graduated more than 119,928 graduates with diplomas, degrees, masters, and PhDs.
Below are key things you need to know about Haramaya University and why you may need to choose it as a place where you can turn your academic and career dreams into reality.
#A_Academic_Programs_of_Haramaya_University
The following table summarizes the names of colleges in our university and their academic programs.
College/ Institute/ Academy Programs
#College_of_Agriculture_and_Environmental_Sciences
• Agribusiness and Value Chain Management
• Agricultural Economics
• Animal Sciences
• Range Ecology and Biodiversity
• Natural Resources Management
• Environmental Sciences
• Rural Development and Agricultural Extension (Mid-career)
• Rural Development and Agricultural Extension
• Plant Sciences
#College_of_Health_&_Medical_Sciences
• Environmental Health Science
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Health Informatics
• Public Health
• Emergency and Critical Care Nursing (New Post-basic programs)
• Midwifery (Generic)
• Comprehensive Nursing (Generic)
• Psychiatric Nursing (Generic)
• Neonatal Nursing (New Post-basic programs)
• Pediatric Nursing (Generic and New Post-basic programs)
• Health Informatics (New Post-basic programs)
• Pharmacy (New Post-basic programs)
• Medical Laboratory Science (New Post-basic programs)
• Nursing (New Post-basic programs)
• Midwifery (New Post-basic programs)
• Family Health (New Post-basic programs)
#College_of_Social_Sciences_and_Humanities
• English Language and Literature
• Teaching French as a Foreign Language and Communication
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Geo-Information Sciences
• Geography and Environmental Studies
• Gender and Development Studies
• History and Heritage Management
• Tourism Development and Hotel Management
• Sociology
• Afan Oromo, Literature and Communication
#College_of_Business_and_Economics
• Accounting and Finance
• Cooperative Accounting and Auditing
• Cooperatives Business Management
• Economics
• Management
• Public Administration and Development Management
#College_of_Computing_and_Informatics
• Computer Science
• Information Science
• Information System
• Information Technology
• Software Engineering
• Statistics
#College_of_Natural_and_Computational_Sciences
• Biology
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics
#Haramaya_Institute_of_Technology
• Agricultural Engineering
• Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering
• Water Supply and Environmental Engineering
• Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering
• Food Science and Post-Harvest Technology
• Food Technology and Process Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
#Sport_Science_Academy
• Sport Sciences
#College_of_Veterinary_Medicine
• Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Laboratory Technology
#College_of_Education_and_Behavioral_Sciences
• Adult Education and Community Development
• Educational Planning and Management
• Psychology
• Special Needs and Inclusive Education
#College_of_Law
• Law (LLB)
#B_Educational_Facilities_and-Services_in_Haramaya-University
Haramaya University is equipped with diverse facilities, services, and research centers that offer students a supportive learning environment.
Libraries: The university has diverse libraries generally equipped with a vast collection of books, journals, and electronic resources.
Technology: The university has the latest technologies such as computer labs, multimedia classrooms, online databases, and Wi-Fi services.
Career Services: The university facilitates for its students multiple and state-of-the-art career services as well as skills enhancement schemes.
Health Services: The university gives its students access to comprehensive medical services that are provided by well-trained and experienced medical staff. For instance, the Hiwot Fana Specialized Hospital is our university’s well-known medical facility which in addition to providing healthcare services serves as a place where medical doctors and other healthcare professionals build or advance their careers.
Student Activities: The university motivates its students to get involved in extracurricular activities. For instance, the university has multiple sports and fitness centers, including the international stadium, a gymnasium, swimming pools, basketball and volleyball courts, different tense courts and tracks and fields, and tracks and playing fields. It also offers them a wide range of clubs, organizations, and events that provide them the opportunities to develop new skills, explore their interests, and forge lifelong friendships. These and other facilities make our students stay active and offer them the opportunity to cultivate their social, relational, interactional, and leadership skills.
Cafeterias and Lounges: The university has several cafeterias and lounges where students have easy access to a range of fairly priced meals and snacks and where they can relax and socialize.
Dormitories: The university has adequate, clean, comfortable, and highly secured dormitories both for male students and female students.
Farms and Research Centers: The university has a large number of farms and research sites that serve as centers of excellence in the study of science and technology and where researchers strive to bring innovative solutions to practical problems. Our farms are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including greenhouses, research labs, and animal housing units. They provide students with hands-on experience, particularly in agricultural research. Similarly, our research centers are centers where experienced researchers, as well as students, are involved in cutting-edge research activities mainly in the area of agronomy, plant breeding, and animal sciences.
#C_Geographical_Location_of_Haramaya_University
Haramaya University is found in the rural area of Haramaya City, which is located between Harar and Dire Dawa cities only five km from the main road that connects Harar and Addis Ababa. Students can use road, railway, and air transportation to come to our university. With its rich cultural heritage, selfless and embracing communities, and stunning natural beauty, Haramaya University is the perfect place for you to pursue your academic and career goals. Our university’s surrounding is blessed with rich natural and cultural wealth. For instance, the university’s campus is physically connected to beautiful Lake Haramaya which is blessed with recreational and scenic amenities. The university’s location generally provides students with ample opportunities to engage in community services, attend cultural events and participate in outdoor recreational activities. Harar City, which is found just within less than 25 km of the university, offers students the opportunity to explore and enjoy rich cultural and historical sites such as the museums, and nightly feeding of hyenas. The Dire Dawa City, which is found just at a distance of less than 50 km, is a beautiful city blessed with rich recreational facilities, vibrant modern business activities, and a busy international airport that delivers full-day flight services.
#D_University_Personnel
The university has well-trained, competent, and experienced instructors, researchers, laboratory technicians, field specialists, and facilities managers who are always ready to educate and support their students with passion and a high sense of responsibility. Similarly, the university’s administrative or support staff are devoted to creating suitable learning and living environment for our students through providing catering, gardening, cleaning, and guarding activities.
#E_Student_life_at_Haramaya_University
Our university motivates its students to develop social and leadership skills and motivates them to take active roles in collaborative and interactive problem-solving. Towards this end, the university encourages them to take active and meaningful participation in the available clubs, organizations, and events. Particularly, we encourage our students to assume significant roles in the available student organizations including Student Union (the principal organ that represents students), and use the opportunity to unlock their untapped leadership and problem-solving skills. In addition, the university inspires them to take active participation in the available extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and cultural activities so that they may get the opportunity to exhibit their abilities, explore their interests, sharpen their untapped talents, and increase their skills.
Therefore, we encourage you to choose Haramaya University if you are looking for an institution of higher learning where you can develop the skills, competencies, experiences, and confidence you need to turn your academic and career dreams into reality.
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