University Overview
Established in 2007, Wollega University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nekemte (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Oromia Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Gimbi and Shambu. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Wollega University (WOU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Wollega University (WOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 18-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 60-69% making this Ethiopian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WOU 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, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Wollega University |
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| Name (Non Latin) | ወለጋ ዩኒቨርሲቲ |
| Acronym | WOU |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Motto | Excellence and Innovation |
| Colours | Blue and yellow |
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| Address | PO Box 395 Nekemte Oromia Region Ethiopia |
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(57) 661 7981 |
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(57) 661 7980 |
| Other locations | Gimbi and Shambu |
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