Adama University
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1993 (college); 2005 (university) |
| President | Prof. Dr. Jang Gyu Lee |
| Location |
Adama and Asella, Ethiopia 8°33′52″N 39°17′31″E / 8.5644743°N 39.29208°ECoordinates: 8°33′52″N 39°17′31″E / 8.5644743°N 39.29208°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Website |
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Adama Science and Technology University (formerly known as Nazareth Technical College, Nazareth College of Technical Teachers Education, and Adama University) is a university with branches in Adama city and a branch in Asella, and Debre Zeyit cities, Oromia Region, Ethiopia and also in Addis Ababa (Winget campus).
Overview
Established in September 1993, Adama Science and Technology University was the first institute in Ethiopia to offer degree programs for technical teachers. Formerly it was known as Nazareth Technical College and Nazareth College of Technical Teachers Education. The university adopted the name Adama University on July 9, 2005.[1]
The university was established in 1993 as Nazareth Technical College (NTC), and was later renamed as Nazareth College of Technical Teacher Education (NCTTE), specializing in training technical teachers until 2003. The same college became a university, namely Adama University (AU), in 2006. Five years later, the university once again changed its name to Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU).
The university is located in two towns-in Adama, the main campus, and Asella, hosting the School of Agriculture and School of Health Sciences, respectively.
Developments
- Starting in 2011, the university began restructuring.
- The number of schools has reached seven.
- A separate school has been established to coordinate postgraduate studies.
- The university has ratified a Five-Years' Strategic Plan and Senate Legislation.
- The university has started a research park.
- The university has signed Memoranda of Understanding and received letter of intent from institutions.
- The university became under Ministry of Science and Technology.
References
- ↑ "Adama University Inaugurated" (July 7 2006), Oromia State Government Website
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