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Coordinates: 8°19′5″N 35°33′32″E / 8.31806°N 35.55889°E / 8.31806; 35.55889
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Mattu University
መቱ ዩኒቨርሲቲ (Amharic)
Mattu University Main Gate
Former name
Mettu University
MottoWe are Dedicated to Serve the Community!
TypePublic University
Established20 May 2011; 14 years ago (20 May 2011)
PresidentDr. Alemu Disassa Mulleta
Academic staff
891 (as of 2025)
Administrative staff
1,727 (as of 2025)
Students10,000+ (as of 2023)
Location
Metu
,
Oromia Region
,
Ethiopia Ethiopia

8°19′5″N 35°33′32″E / 8.31806°N 35.55889°E / 8.31806; 35.55889
CampusSuburban, Metu and Bedele
LanguageEnglish
Colors  Green
AffiliationsMinistry of Education (Ethiopia)[1]
International Association of Universities[2]
Websitemeu.edu.et
Mattu University is located in Ethiopia
Mattu University
Location in Ethiopia

Mattu University (MaU) (Amharic: መቱ ዩኒቨርሲቲ; Oromo: Yuunivarsiitii Mattuu) is a public university located in Metu, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.[3][4] The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as agriculture, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering, and social sciences. The university engages in international collaborations, including joint research projects, academic conferences, student exchange programs, and faculty mobility initiatives.[5] The institution aims to contribute to regional development by equipping students with skills and knowledge to address community and national challenges.[3]

History

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Aba Bor Administrative Building of Mattu University

Mattu University was established in 2011 G.C. by the Ethiopian government under the Council of Ministers Regulation No. 239/2011.[6] The university was part of a national effort to expand access to higher education in underserved regions, particularly areas with rich natural resources.

The institution was originally named Mettu University from 2011 to 2022. In 2022, the name was officially revised to Mattu University in line with the standardization of institutional naming across the country.

Mattu University began academic operations in 2011 by enrolling a few hundred undergraduate students. Over the years, it has experienced significant growth and currently serves more than 10,000 students across its two campuses. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs across various disciplines. These programs are structured under eight colleges and four schools in two campuses—Metu and Bedele—supported by over 891 academic staff.

Academics

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Mattu University Main Library, located at Mattu Campus

Mattu University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. The university comprises multiple academic units organized into colleges and schools, including fields such as agriculture, natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences, and technology.

The institution operates on two campuses: the main campus in Metu town, covering 165 hectares, and a satellite campus in Bedele, which spans 80 hectares. As a boarding institution, Mattu University provides comprehensive academic and residential facilities, including lecture halls, research laboratories, libraries, ICT centers, student dormitories, and sports and recreational complexes.

Mattu Campus

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  • College of Natural and Computational Sciences
  • College of Engineering and Technology
  • College of Business and Economics
  • College of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • College of Health Sciences
  • College of Education and Behaveral Sciences
  • School of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management
  • School of Law

Bedele Campus

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  • College of Natural Resource and Agricultural Economics
  • College of Agriculture
  • School of Commerce
  • School of Social Studies

Research and Publication

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Mattu University also emphasizes research and publication. Its priority research areas include Climate Change and Adaptation, Agriculture & Food Security, Quality Education for Sustainable Development, Health Sciences, Human Rights, Justice & Legal Issues, Engineering & Technology, Physical & Life Sciences, Indigenous Knowledge, Social, Cultural, & Environmental Issues, Business & Economics. Mattu University research focuses on areas pertinent to regional and national development agendas. Key research themes include:

Theme I: Agriculture & Food Security
Theme II: Quality Education for Sustainable Development
Theme III: Health Sciences
Theme IV: Human Rights, Justice & Legal Issues
Theme V: Engineering & Technology
Theme VI: Physical & Life Sciences
Theme VII: Indigenous Knowledge
Theme VIII: Social, Cultural, & Environmental Issues
Theme IX: Business & Economics

In 2021, the university launched its peer-reviewed journal, the Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences (EJAS), with a focus on engineering and natural sciences, health science, agriculture, and natural resources. Plans are in progress to expand the journal’s scope to include other academic disciplines.

Research Center

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The university conducts agricultural research at stations in six sites, focusing on crops such as coffee, avocado, banana, teff, wheat, and sweet potatoes. Additionally, MaU is involved in livestock improvement programs, including sheep and dairy cow breeding, to support local farming communities. Mattu University operates multiple research centers across different locations, including:

  1. Bure Low Land Crops Research Site
  2. Bacho Apiculture and Highland Crops Research Site
  3. Shame Fish and Mid-Altitude Crops Research Site
  4. Nopha Horticultural Crops Research Site
  5. Mattu Livestock Research Center

Technology Transfer and Community Engagement

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The Directorate of Technology Transfer and Community Engagement coordinates outreach and development programs. These include agricultural extension services, public health campaigns, and initiatives focused on environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods.

Internationalization and Partnership

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Mattu University engages in a global presence through strategic partnerships and international collaboration. The university collaborates with national and international institutions to facilitate knowledge exchange, enhance research capacity, and contribute to sustainable development.

The university partnerships mainly focus on academic exchange, joint research, grant collaboration, and community engagement. Key areas of interest include joint academic programs, research and innovation initiatives, staff and student mobility, and knowledge transfer.

These collaborative efforts are coordinated by the university’s Directorate of Internationalization and Partnerships (IZN), which supports academic mobility, co-publication, and institutional cooperation for mutual growth and societal impact.

Partnerships and Collaborations

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The university maintains partnerships with both national and international institutions. Notable collaborators include:

  • Erasmus+ and other European university networks

Public & International Relations Executive

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Mattu University attempts to reach communities and other stakeholders through a range of media and communication platforms. The university operates a community FM Radio, a broadcasting station that delivers campus news, educational programs, and community-focused content to both internal and external audiences. It serves as a platform for student expression, academic discourse, and public service messaging.

Rankings

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Mattu University is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia and is listed in several international higher education directories, confirming its legitimacy and growing reputation in the academic community.[25][26]

See also

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References

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  5. ^ "Research, International Relation & Partnership Directorate". Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  6. ^ "Council of Ministers Regulation No. 239/2011 on the Establishment of Mettu University". African Law Archive. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
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  16. ^ "Camara Education Ethiopia works in partnership with the Ministry of Education". Camara Education. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  17. ^ "Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI)". Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  18. ^ "Oromia Agriculture Bureau". Retrieved 27 July 2023.
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  20. ^ "Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)". Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP). Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  21. ^ "U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI)". Retrieved 21 March 2025.
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  24. ^ "Industry relations". Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST). Retrieved 13 April 2022.
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  26. ^ "Mattu University – Institution Info". OpenAlex. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
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