The second cancer treatment center in Ethiopia has been inaugurated at Jimma University, Jimma Medical Centre (JMC). It has been inaugurated officially in the presence of the Ministry of Health Dr. Liya Tadesse and Jimma University president Dr. Jemal Abafita accompanied by higher officials from the federal government, Jimma City and Jimma University. It is […]
2019 E.C. Isn’t Just a New Year. It’s a New Era for Jimma University. As we welcome the Ethiopian New Year of 2019 E.C., I extend my warmest wishes on behalf of Jimma University and myself for a year filled with joy, peace, love, and success. This year carries special weight for us. Jimma University […]
Registration for the upcoming 2026/27 (2019 E.C.) academic year will be held on: September 21 and 22, 2026 (Meskerem 11 and 12, 2019 E.C.) Accordingly, all students are hereby informed that they are required to appear in person at their respective colleges or institutes to complete their registration on the aforementioned dates. Jimma University
Educators and representatives of higher education institutions and civil society organizations from Africa, the Middle East and Europe, including Jimma University, participated in a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) held at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Linz, Austria, under the MANDELA Multilateralism through Negotiation and Cultural Diplomacy Education in the Levant and Africa project. […]
Jimma University Hosts National Workshop on Strengthening Doctoral Education and Research Excellence
Jimma University hosted a national workshop on “Strengthening Doctoral Education in Ethiopia: From Supervision Training to Research Excellence” from August 24–29, 2026. The workshop brought together academic vice presidents, directors of postgraduate schools, coordinators, and PhD candidates from Jimma, Addis Ababa, Ambo, Arba Minch, Bahir Dar, Hawassa, and Mekelle universities, together with partners from Ghent […]
The Center for Evidence-Synthesis Support and Development in Africa (CESDA) and Jimma University (JU) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 27, 2026, at the Central Hotel in Jimma, marking a significant step toward strengthening collaborative research, evidence synthesis, and the use of research in policy and decision-making. The partnership aims to ensure [...]
A free open-heart surgery campaign was officially launched at Jimma University, bringing together top international and local cardiac experts to provide life-saving treatment for 50 underprivileged children over the next ten days, with plans to scale up to 1,000 children annually. The opening ceremony brought together distinguished visiting cardiac surgeons and health professionals from Italy, […]
A farmers’ field day was organized on 26 August 2026 by the SWR-Ethiopia REFOOTURE-II Project, in collaboration with Jimma University through JUCAVM, at the Wanja Kersa Landscape in Gera District. The event brought together a total of 110 participants, including representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), the Oromia Bureau of Agriculture (BoA), zonal and […]
Jimma University was pleased to host members of the KADLA Overseas Volunteer Corps from the United States of America and the Republic of Korea from August 16–22, 2026, as part of a collaborative initiative to strengthen dental education and expand access to quality oral healthcare. During their visit, the volunteer team provided free dental clinical […]
The Registrar Office of Jimma University is pleased to announce the launch of its new online service portal for all customers (students, alumni, and staff). For detailed information and updates, please visit the official announcement via the link below: https://t.me/JimmaUniversityOfficial/5726 If you haven’t already, we highly encourage you to join our official Telegram channel to […]