Madda Walabu University

Madda Walabu University, one of the public universities in Ethiopia, was established in 2006.[3] The university is located in Bale Zone, in the town of Robe, about 430 km away from the capital city, Addis Ababa. The university has 46 undergraduate and 28 postgraduate programs.[2]

Madda Walabu University
Yunivarsiitii Madda Walaabuu[1]
Latin: Madda Walabu New logo
Motto
"Excellence through Diversity"
TypePublic
Established2006 (2006) (1999 Ethiopian Calendar)
PresidentAhmed Kelil (PhD)
Vice-presidentBeazabih wondimu(PhD)-Academic Vp

Leta Bakare(PhD)- Business and Development VP Hassen Shifa(PhD)-Research and Community Services VP

Dr. Diriba kajela-Admin and students affairs VP
Students12,190[2]
Undergraduates46 programs
Postgraduates33 programs
Location
Robe, Bale
,
Ethiopia

7.143°N 39.999°E / 7.143; 39.999
CampusBale Robe main Campus, Goba Health College and Teaching Referral Hospital
LanguageEnglish, Amharic and Afan Oromo
Athleticsclub
Sporting affiliations
Madda Walabu University volleyball Club
Websitewww.mwu.edu.et

History

The name "Madda Walabu" is a historical place, which is 227 Km away from the zonal town Robe to the south west.[4] Historically the place is closely related to the Oromo people. It is the cradle of Oromo civilization and the birthplace of the Gadaa system.[5][4] It also produced numerous Oromo heroes.[5] Becauase of its deep rooted value for Oromo people, the name Madda Walabu is commonly used by Madda Walabu Stadium, Madda Walabu Cultural band, Madda Walabu University itself and other smaller business centers named after this unique place.[4][6]

Schools and colleges

The university has ten schools, one institute and one college.[2] The schools and colleges are:

School of Agriculture
  • Animal and Range Science
  • Plant Science
  • Rural Development
  • Agricultural Extension

School of Social Science
  • History
  • Geography

School of Business and Economics[7]
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Accounting
  • Department of Business Management
  • Department of Tourism Management

School of Language Studies
  • English Language and Literature
  • Amharic Language and Literature
  • Afan Oromo and Literature
  • Journalism and Communication

School of Natural science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology

Institute of Technology
  • Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Information Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Water resource and Irrigation Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering

School of Mathematical Science
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

School of Behavioral Sciences
  • Civics and Ethical Education
  • Law
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

School of Biodiversity and Natural Resource
  • Natural Resource Management (NRM)
  • Forestry
  • Ecotourism and Biodiversity Conservation (ETBC)

School of Agriculture
  • Animal and Range Science
  • Plant Science
  • Rural Development
  • Agricultural Extension

College of Medicine
  • Medicine
  • Public Health/Health Officer
  • Nursing
  • Midwifery

Graduate Studies
  • Environmental Science
  • Teaching English as a foreign Language (TEFL)
  • Applied Micro Biology
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Biodiversity

References
  1. "Gumaata Kaampaasii 1: Dubartii waggaa 5 keessatti Pireezidantii ittaantuu Yunivarsiitii Madda Walaabuu taate". bbc.com.
  2. http://www.mwu.edu.et/about-mwu. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. "madda walabu university". mwu.gov.et.
  4. "Historical Background". mwu.edu.et.
  5. "A heroic send-off for Aliyi Cirri, a pioneer Oromo freedom fighter whose courage and bravery inspired generations". www.opride.com.
  6. "Mana Muuziqaa Madda Walaabuu: Manni muuziqaa Afaan Oromoo 'jalqabaa' eessa jira?". www.bbc.com.
  7. "School of Business and Economics - Madda Walabu University".
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