Public and International Relations Directorate, which was formerly known as External and Public Relations Office, was organized few months ago under the Business Processing Reengineering (BPR). It currently has six staff members. It main mission is to promote the various tasks that the University with regards to teaching-learning, research and extension, as well as community engagement.

In order to accomplish its mission, it uses local and national media outlets. It closely works with the University’s community radio, HU FM 91.5. In addition, in order to send out its message it uses other local media houses such as Haramaya Fana 94.8, Dire Dawa Mass Media Agency, and Harari Mass Media Agency. Furthermore, the Directorate also employs national media outlets such as ETV and Oromia TV to convey the activities that regularly conducted by Haramaya University.

Public and International Relations Directorate also prepares an annual newsletter, brochures, leaflets, calendars, the University’s website, social media, and other mechanisms to further its mission.