School of Computing and Informatics
Producing high-quality graduates with full professional competence for local and international IT industries.
2013 G.C.
Established
4
Departments
10
Laboratories
89
Academic Staff
10
Technical Assistants
About the School
Dear reader — welcome to the page of the School of Computing and Informatics, Mizan-Tepi University.
The history of the School of Computing and Informatics began in 2013 G.C. with three departments: Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Systems. In 2021, the Department of Software Engineering was launched to share the mission of the institution.
The basic objective of the School of Computing and Informatics is to produce high-quality graduates with full professional competence for the local and international IT industries.
The School promotes impact-oriented research activities and strives to solve national problems using ICT as an enabling force for societal digital transformation. The school also considers community service as a priority — and it is the reason why the school came to exist.
As the years go on, the establishment of the school has shown a significantly increasing number of students and staff populations, and growing demands for sophisticated facilities.
Milestones
Key moments in the growth of the School of Computing and Informatics.
School is founded with three departments
Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Systems launch the school's academic journey.
Software Engineering department launched
A fourth department is added, sharing the mission of the institution and expanding the school's program offering.
Graduate program in Information Technology
The school is currently undergoing the process to launch a graduate program in Information Technology.
Vision
The school's aspiration in computing science.
To be one of the recognized institutions of academic and technological excellence in computing science.
Departments
Four departments in the regular program, each with distinct fields of specialization.
Computer Science
Foundational study of computation, algorithms, programming, and the theoretical underpinnings of computing systems.
Information Technology
Practical application of computing systems, networks, and infrastructure to solve real-world organizational needs.
Information Systems
Bridging business processes and technology — covering system analysis, design, and information management.
Software Engineering
Launched in 2021 — focused on systematic software design, development, testing, and project management.
Academic Programs
Four undergraduate programs in the regular program, plus extension and summer offerings.
Regular Programs
Four undergraduate programs offered in the regular program.
Extension Programs
Weekend and summer programs for working professionals.
Graduate Program (In Progress)
Currently undergoing the process of launching.
Staff Profile
A growing team of academic and technical staff supporting teaching, research, and innovation.
Laboratories & Facilities
Fully furnished laboratories and emerging research facilities supporting practical and applied learning.
To realize its mission, the school has 10 fully furnished laboratories across its departments. Each department is equipped with the facilities necessary to deliver practical and applied training.
Since one of the pillars of the school is research and innovation, it has been working towards the establishment of special research project labs — including Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) laboratories. The school aspires to be a center of excellence in computing science.
Dean's Office
Contact the Dean of the School of Computing and Informatics.