Established in 2007, the Wollega University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nekemte (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Oromia Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Gimbi and Shambu. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Wollega University (WOU) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Wollega University (WOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 17-year-old Ethiopian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Ethiopian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WOU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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public
Entity
non-profit
Size
large-sized
Selectivity
moderately selective
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Name (Non Latin) | ወለጋ ዩኒቨርሲቲ |
Acronym | WOU |
Founded | 2007 |
Motto | Excellence and Innovation |
Colours | Blue and yellow |
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Address | PO Box 395 Nekemte Oromia Region Ethiopia |
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+251 (57) 661 7981 | |
+251 (57) 661 7980 | |
Other locations | Gimbi and Shambu |
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The following Wollega University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Wollega University's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Wollega University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Wollega University's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Wollega University has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).
Wollega University is a public higher education institution.
Wollega University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Wollega University does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Wollega University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2007
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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