A comprehensive snapshot of Mizan-Tepi University — our students, staff, academic units, research output, and community impact.
Key facts about MTU's structure, programs, and scale.
Breakdown of MTU's student body across regular, extension, and graduate programs.
| Program Category | Students |
|---|---|
| Regular Undergraduate | 11,735 |
| Extension Undergraduate | 5,593 |
| Graduate Programs | 520 |
| Total Enrolled | 17,848 |
Six colleges and two schools make up MTU's academic structure.
9 departments · 8 postgraduate programs · 914 students · 134 academic staff
5 departments · ~3,000 students · 116 academic staff
6 departments · 20+ labs · 2,170 students · 5,000+ BSc graduates
8 UG programs · 5 PG programs · 1,101 students · 188 staff on duty
7 UG programs · 3 MSc programs · Founded 2007
14 departments · 14 UG programs · 9 MA programs
4 departments · 10 labs · 89 academic staff · Founded 2013 G.C.
LL.B in Regular, Summer & Weekend · Founded 2009
MTU's research output, publications, and knowledge dissemination.
MTU publishes on average 60–70 original research articles annually in reputable national and international journals, and holds research weeks once per quarter plus one annual national conference.
MTU's Technology Transfer and Community Engagement (TTCE) impact on surrounding communities.
Three campuses serving Southwest Ethiopia's higher education needs.
| Campus | Location | Distance from Addis Ababa |
|---|---|---|
| Mizan Campus (Main) | Bench Sheko Zone, Mizan-Aman | ~565 km |
| Tepi Campus (Branch) | Sheka Zone, Tepi Town | ~611 km |
| Teaching Hospital | Bench Sheko Zone, Aman | ~565 km |
Notable achievements and distinctive features of MTU.
School of Law won the 2016 National Moot Court Competition hosted by Wollo University.
MTU Teaching Hospital provides healthcare services to more than 2.5 million people in the region.
MTU's vision is to become one of the 10 leading universities in Ethiopia by 2030.
AHARI (Armauer Hansen Research Institute) and EBI (Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute).
Green Valley Journal of Agriculture, Health and Biomedical Science, and Technology and Informatics.
MTU exists where different nations, nationalities, and peoples live together — a perfect model of a mini-Ethiopia.
