Addis Ababa University will implement a new student admission system starting from the 2017 academic year.

The system makes Addis Ababa University a teaching institution for students with excellent results and special abilities.

Regarding this, Addis Ababa University Deputy President Samuel Kfle (Dr.) is giving a press conference to the media.


The following are the main issues regarding the student admission process that will be implemented from the academic year of 2017.

πŸ‘‰ The new student admission system is a part of Addis Ababa University’s transition process towards full autonomy

πŸ‘‰ It makes Addis Ababa University a teaching institution for students who achieve excellent results and have special skills

πŸ‘‰ The system will be applied to the new undergraduate and graduate students of the university in the coming academic year.

πŸ‘‰ Highly qualified students will enter the university only when they meet the set competition score, entrance exam and other requirements.

πŸ‘‰ To ensure the quality of education, to expand fair access to education, to produce qualified graduates that Ethiopia needs in the future, and to prepare internationally competitive students.

πŸ‘‰ The system is designed to accommodate the diversity of students by covering government-funded scholarships and private expenses.

πŸ‘‰The new Addis Ababa University student admission system for undergraduate and graduate students is implemented in accordance with the policy and guidelines.

  1. Fairness will be ensured by paying special attention to women, disabled students and students from developing regions.
  2. There will be a system where the government accommodates highly qualified and competitive students in training fields required for the country by covering the cost.
  3. Without forgetting the quality, fairness and diversity of the most sought-after fields of education in the market, opportunities are provided for students who cover their own educational and other expenses.