University Overview
Founded in 2011, Wolkite University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Welkite (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), SNNPR. This institution also has a branch campus in Butajira. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Wolkite University (WKU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Wolkite University (WKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 14-year-old Ethiopian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Ethiopian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WKU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | Wolkite University |
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| Name (English) | n.a. |
| Name (Non Latin) | ወልቂጤ ዩኒቨርሲቲ |
| Acronym | WKU |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Motto | Le Tibeb Entegalen We Strive for Wisdom |
| Colours | Blue |
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University Location
| Address | SNNPR Welkite 07 SNNPR Ethiopia |
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(11) 322 0043 |
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(11) 322 0014 |
| Other locations | Butajira |
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