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Madda Walabu University

Yunivarsiitii Madda Walaabuu[1]

Motto|

"Excellence through Diversity"

Type| Public
Established| 2006 (2006) (1999 Ethiopian Calendar)
President| Ahmed Kelil
Vice-president| Beazabih Wondimu (Academic)
Students| 12,190[2]
Undergraduates| 46 programs
Postgraduates| 33 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
Campus| Bale Robe main Campus, Goba Health College and Teaching Referral Hospital
Language| English, Amharic and Afan Oromo
Website| 197.156.115.19

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 (270 mi) from the capital city, Addis Ababa. The university has 46 undergraduate and 28 postgraduate programs.[2]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Schools and colleges
* 2.1 College of Agriculture
* 2.2 College of Social Science
* 2.3 College of Business and Economics[7]
* 2.4 School of Language Studies
* 2.5 College of Natural science
* 2.6 Institute of Technology
* 2.7 School of Mathematical Science
* 2.8 School of Behavioural Sciences
* 2.9 School of Biodiversity and Natural Resource
* 2.10 School of Agriculture
* 2.11 College of Medicine
* 2.12 Institute of Pedagogical Science
* 2.13 Graduate Studies
* 3 References

## History[edit]

The name "Madda Walabu" is a historical place, which is 227 km (141 mi) 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[edit]

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

### College of Agriculture[edit]

* Animal and Range Science
* Plant Science
* Rural Development
* Agricultural Extension

### College of Social Science[edit]

* History
* Geography
* Civics and Ethical Studies

### College of Business and Economics[7][edit]

* Department of Economics
* Department of Accounting
* Department of Business Management
* Department of Marketing Management
* Department of Tourism Management

### School of Language Studies[edit]

* English Language and Literature
* Amharic Language and Literature
* Afan Oromo and Literature
* Journalism and Communication

### College of Natural science[edit]

* Physics
* Chemistry
* Biology

### Institute of Technology[edit]

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
* Information Technology

Edited by Temesgen.C

### School of Mathematical Science[edit]

* Mathematics
* Statistics

### School of Behavioural Sciences[edit]

* 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[edit]

* Natural Resource Management (NRM)
* Forestry
* Ecotourism and Biodiversity Conservation (ETBC)

### School of Agriculture[edit]

* Animal and Range Science
* Plant Science
* Rural Development
* Agricultural Extension

### College of Medicine[edit]

* Medicine
* Public Health/Health Officer
* Nursing
* Midwifery

### Institute of Pedagogical Science[edit]

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### Graduate Studies[edit]

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

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Gumaata Kaampaasii 1: Dubartii waggaa 5 keessatti Pireezidantii ittaantuu Yunivarsiitii Madda Walaabuu taate". bbc.com.
2. ^ a b c http://www.mwu.edu.et/about-mwu. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
3. ^ "madda walabu university". mwu.gov.et.
4. ^ a b c "Historical Background". mwu.edu.et.
5. ^ a b "A heroic send-off for Aliyi Cirri, a pioneer Oromo freedom fighter whose courage and bravery inspired generations". www.opride.com. 17 November 2017.
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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