Mizan-Tepi University

MTU strives to be one of the 10 leading universities in Ethiopia by 2030.

MTU has currently enrolled a total of 17,848 students in 42 undergraduate and 23 postgraduate programs including 11,735 students in regular undergraduate, 5,593 in extension undergraduate; and 520 in graduate programme. For the overall development of a country, it is proved that pursuit of a skilled and competent citizen in various fields is to be invaluable. Mizan-Tepi University, the actor of this operation and one of the higher institutions in the country, is undertaking its responsibility of teaching-learning, research, community development support and indigenous knowledge management as stated in its establishment Proclamation 1152/2011.

The strategic plan of the university focuses on ensuring quality and higher order learning, research and community service. We emphasis on what is next for MTU and work towards continuing to maintain MTU as the leading public institution of higher education in Ethiopia. Mizan-Tepi University, taking advantage of the Ethiopian government's focus on higher education and training, and other opportunities, currently it has developed a 10-year strategic plan that aids to achieve its vision by overcoming internal weaknesses and improving its strengths.

MTU put a vision "strives to be one of the 10 leading universities in Ethiopia by 2030". To put this into effect, we should always make continuous assessment of our academic programs in order to develop and improve courses and programs in order to meet the ever-changing demands of the skilled labor market. In fact, we are fortunate to have committed academic staff, conducive weather condition and strategic location.

In the areas of research and community development, the university has been motivated thoroughly to use the values, norms and traditions of the local community for realizing sustainable and continuous development. Furthermore, MTU has performed encouraging community service activities in various extents including supports on training and capacity buildings on the areas of agriculture and natural resource, education sectors, health sector and other related issues of social sectors.

The geographic advantage of the areas being evergreen; the sustained support and sense of ownership by the community and the established culture of the peace-loving university community are our assets that we always want to preserve. Finally, on behalf of Mizan-Tepi University, I call up invaluable hands of all stakeholders to get together to support the success of its vision.