Madawalabu University

MaddaWalabu University is one of the public higher education institutions which was founded in February, 2005 and commenced its programs in December, 2006. It is found in Oromia region Bale zone which is endowed with diversified agro-ecology, ample heritage and tourism potential and abundant fauna and flora. It is named ‘MaddaWalabu’ University based on the place called ‘Madda Walabu,’ a historical place recognized in the socio-cultural history of Oromo people. During its inception, the university launched with ten study programs taking 742 students with human resource of 75 academic staff and 20 support staff. Now a day the University has 849 academic and 1600 supporting staff, respectively. The MaddaWalabu University is rapidly growing in terms of student in-take capacity, expansion of programs and infrastructure. Having passed through a series of stages of development and challenges, the University has now become one of the prominent higher education institutions. Our University constantly pursues standard of excellence in teaching and research by working collaboratively with institutions within the country and overseas, and most importantly with its stakeholders in order to remain responsive to the ever changing needs of the society.