Madda Walabu University

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Madda Walabu University
Yunivarsiitii Madda Walaabuu[1]
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°08′35″N 39°59′56″E / 7.143°N 39.999°E / 7.143; 39.999Coordinates: 7°08′35″N 39°59′56″E / 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
WebsiteMWU

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]

History[]

The name "Madda Walabu" is a historical place, which is 227 Km away from the zonal town Bale 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
  • Civics and Ethical Studies

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[]

Has Two Colleges

College of Engineering

  • Civil Engineering Department
  • Mechanical Engineering Department
  • Electrical Engineering Department
  • Construction Technology and Management
  • Surveying Engineering Department
  • Water Resource and Irrigation Engineering Department

College of Computing

  • Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Information Science

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School of Mathematical Science[]

  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

School of Behavioural Sciences[]

  • Civics and Ethical Education
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Madda Walabu University School of Law was launched in 2011 and had begun its academic activities with 37 degree regular and 47 extension program students. Today, more than 100 students are attending the regular LL.B program. Upon its establishment, the School had only three full-time instructors but currently one Assistant Professor and more than 21 senior academic staffs are actively engage in teaching, research and community services activities. The school has an honored experience of providing free legal service for all vulnerable groups of the services in its five centers in collaboration with Oromia Supreme Court, Bale Zone High Court and West Arsi Zone High Court. On the other hand, the School is a founding member of Ethiopian Law Schools Association and has been an active participant in the Ethiopian Law schools’ consortium since 2012.

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

Institute of Pedagogical Science[]

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. ^ Jump up to: a b c http://www.mwu.edu.et/about-mwu. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ "madda walabu university". mwu.gov.et.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Historical Background". mwu.edu.et.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "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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