Welcome to Mizan-Tepi University

Welcome to Mizan-Tepi University, located in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Regional State, Southwest Ethiopia.

The main campus is headquartered in the Bench Sheko Zone, Mizan-Aman town, 583 km from the capital, Addis Ababa. Tepi branch campus is located 50 km from the main campus in Tepi town, and the third campus, Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, is located at Aman.

Mizan-Tepi University is one of the higher educational institutions established in Ethiopia in 1997 E.C. It started teaching by enrolling 215 students across three undergraduate programs at the College of Social Sciences. It has since escalated its operations to 6 colleges and two Schools.

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 programmes. For the overall development of a country, it is proven that the pursuit of skilled and competent citizens in various fields is 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 emphasize what is next for MTU and work towards continuing to maintain MTU as the leading public institution of higher education in Ethiopia. Taking advantage of the Ethiopian government's focus on higher education and training, the university has developed a 10-year strategic plan that aids in achieving its vision by overcoming internal weaknesses and improving its strengths.

To put this into effect, we must always make continuous assessment of our academic programs in order to develop and improve courses and programs to meet the ever-changing demands of the skilled labor market. In fact, we are fortunate to have committed academic staff, conducive weather conditions, and a strategic location.

MTU, like other higher education institutes of our nation, aspires to be a center of human capital development in which graduates uphold the established democratic culture; preach diversity; accelerate economic, social, and political development; discourage rent-seeking attitudes and practices; be loyal to the community; and abide by the constitution.

In the areas of research and community development, the university has been thoroughly motivated 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 areas, including support on training and capacity building in agriculture and natural resources, the education sector, the health sector, and other related social sector issues.

With strong roots in community service, our University endeavors to provide society with a high quality of human resources through its innovative academic and research programs. I believe that through the creation of knowledge, quality education, and a close association with society, now more than ever MTU must fulfill its public responsibility towards the brighter future of Ethiopia and of the world.

I believe that MTU can accomplish its objectives with the collective effort of all stakeholders, augmented by the resources nature has endowed. 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 upon the invaluable hands of all stakeholders to come together to support the success of its vision. I am confident that the enthusiasm and strength of the University community will enable us to realize our vision. I look forward to the years ahead, working with everyone to transform MTU's strategy into concrete action.

For our success, our commitment is a must and our partners' support is our strength. Thank you for your interest, and we welcome you to explore our website. Your interest and enthusiasm are highly valued and appreciated.