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Jimma University (JU) is a public research university located in Jimma, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. It is recognized as the leading national university, as ranked first by the Federal Ministry of Education for four successive years (2009–2012). The establishment of Jimma university dates back to 1952 when Jimma College of Agriculture was founded. The university got its current name in December 1999 f...
Jimma University (JU) is a public research university located in Jimma, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. It is recognized as the leading national university, as ranked first by the Federal Ministry of Education for four successive years (2009–2012). The establishment of Jimma university dates back to 1952 when Jimma College of Agriculture was founded. The university got its current name in December 1999 following the amalgamation of Jimma College of Agriculture and Jimma Institute of Health Sciences.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 979 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 9 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 33,390
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 30 : 70
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =367 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =444 | 41.0 | 2026 |
ARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 26.8 | 2025 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 20.8 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001+ | 9.3 | 2025 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.6 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.4 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Jimma University?
Jimma University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1501+, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =979.
When was Jimma University founded?
Jimma University was founded in 1999.
What are the top subjects at Jimma University?
Top subjects at Jimma University include: Public, Environmental and Occupational Health, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, Clinical Medicine, Clinical & Health.
Where is Jimma University located?
Jimma University is located in Jimma, Ethiopia.