- 1. Addis Ababa University: Founded in 1950, Addis Ababa University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in Ethiopia. It is the leading research university in the country and is located in the capital city of Addis Ababa. Its website is www.aau.edu.et.
- 2. Jimma University: Established in 1999, Jimma University is a public research university located in Jimma, Ethiopia. It has four colleges and one institute offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Its website is www.ju.edu.et.
- 3. Mekelle University: Founded in 2000, Mekelle University is the second-largest public university in the country. It is located in the city of Mekelle in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.mu.edu.et.
- 4. Bahir Dar University: Established in 2000, Bahir Dar University is a public research university located in the city of Bahir Dar, in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. It has nine colleges offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Its website is www.bdu.edu.et.
- 5. Hawassa University: Founded in 2000, Hawassa University is a public university located in the city of Hawassa, in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.hu.edu.et.
- 6. Haramaya University: Established in 1954, Haramaya University is a public research university located in the city of Harar, in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. It has seven colleges offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Its website is www.hu.edu.et.
- 7. Wolkite University: Founded in 2008, Wolkite University is a public research university located in the city of Wolkite, in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.wu.edu.et.
- 8. Debre Markos University: Established in 2007, Debre Markos University is a public university located in the city of Debre Markos, in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.dmu.edu.et.
- 9. Adama Science and Technology University: Founded in 2006, Adama Science and Technology University is a public university located in the city of Adama, in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.astu.edu.et.
- 10. Dire Dawa University: Established in 2006, Dire Dawa University is a public university located in the city of Dire Dawa, in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.ddu.edu.et.
- 11. Ambo University: Founded in 2006, Ambo University is a public university located in the city of Ambo, in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.aau.edu.et.
- 12. Arba Minch University: Established in 2006, Arba Minch University is a public university located in the city of Arba Minch, in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.amu.edu.et.
- 13. Mizan Tepi University: Founded in 2006, Mizan Tepi University is a public university located in the city of Mizan Tepi, in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.mtu.edu.et.
- 14. Axum University: Established in 2006, Axum University is a public university located in the city of Axum, in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.axu.edu.et.
- 15. Adigrat University: Founded in 2006, Adigrat University is a public university located in the city of Adigrat, in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.adu.edu.et.
- 16. Gondar University: Established in 2006, Gondar University is a public university located in the city of Gondar, in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.gu.edu.et.
- 17. Wachemo University: Founded in 2006, Wachemo University is a public university located in the city of Hosaena, in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.wu.edu.et.
- 18. Dilla University: Established in 2006, Dilla University is a public university located in the city of Dilla, in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.du.edu.et.
- 19. Wolaita Sodo University: Founded in 2007, Wolaita Sodo University is a public university located in the city of Wolaita Sodo, in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.wsu.edu.et.
- 20. Jigjiga University: Established in 2007, Jigjiga University is a public university located in the city of Jigjiga, in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Its website is www.ju.edu.et.