Admission

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Admission to the regular undergraduate degree programs of the University may be granted by the University to a candidate who fulfills the requirements specified under any one or more of the following three eligibility categories:

1. Admission of Preparatory Education Completes.

Admissions to undergraduate programs of any institution from preparatory schools shall be based on completion of the preparatory program and obtaining the necessary pass marks in the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (EHEE)

2. Admission of Students with Foreign Examination Results.

Students with Foreign examination or other examinations of equivalent standard assessed by Recruitment and Admission Committee (RAC), and who passed the University Entrance Examination may be admitted into the University.

3. Admission as Advanced Standing

Admission to all undergraduate degree programs with advanced standing level is processed through the Directorate for Academic Program Development, and granted by the Recruitment and Admission Committee (RAC) of the University. Given the availability of places, admission shall be on a competitive basis. Eligible applicants for advanced standing are graduates holding diplomas (2 or 3 years of college study) from accredited institutions of higher education may seek admission into the degree program of the University if they have:

2. A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA/CANG) of 2.00 upon graduation;
3. A minimum of two years of post-diploma working experience in the intended field of study, where applicable;

• Favorable recommendations from their employers, where applicable; or

1. Technical and vocational education and training graduates with pertinent qualifications and who satisfy entrance qualifications assessment set by the Ministry can be admitted; and
2. Advanced standing admission is granted only during the first semester of each academic year.

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• Part-time students are permanent University employees who are allowed to attend classes of the regular undergraduate program on a part-time basis for a degree.

1. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the University, serve the University for at least two years, and must obtain the approval of the administrative department, or the college they are affiliated to, prior to applying for admission to an academic program.

• Final admission must be endorsed by the University Managing Council.

A part-time student, at his final year, may be allowed to finish his study as a full-time regular student upon approval of the concerned academic units and endorsed by a concerned vice President.

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1. The University in certain circumstances may admit students jointly with other affiliated universities or institutes. Such admission may be processed at any time of the academic calendar as deemed appropriate. Students may also be admitted to more than one program at the same time. However, criteria for such special admissions to individual programs shall be developed and recommended by SC/DC and endorsed by the Admission and Placement Committee (APC).
2. A student who has successfully finished a set of particular modules which entitles him to a degree may also pursue other related modules and earn another degree continuously. Details guidelines shall be worked out by Academic Standard and Quality Assurance Committee (ASQAC).

• Private applicants who fulfil admission requirements as regular students and produce evidence of financial support to cover full tuition fees and other expenses may apply for admission into the regular program. However, such admissions should be approved by the APC.

1. Under no circumstances, private admissions to a regular program may exceed 5% of the total students admitted in such programs.
2. Other special admission, such as people from disadvantaged areas, physically challenged people, people needing special training etc. may be granted by the decisions of the University.
3. Special admissions into some programs may be granted to attract potentially resourceful candidates such as mature students to the regular undergraduate programs provided that:

• They have records of continuous employment for a minimum of 7 (seven) years, their works relate to the field of training to which they seek admission, and have proof of demonstrable achievement in their careers; and
• They pass an entrance examination to be administered by the relevant departments.
  • Such admission shall be granted by the University Senate.

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Admission to all undergraduate programs of the College of the Continuing and Distance Education (continuing education, distance education and summer program) is processed by the CCDE in collaboration with the other colleges is granted by RAC.

1. Continuing Education Program

Without any prejudice to directives given by the Ministry of Education, eligible applicants to the continuing education program of HU may fall into any one of the following four categories.

Preparatory Education Completes

1. Applicants who have successfully completed ten-plus-two (10+2) preparatory school education;
2. Pass the University entrance examination; and

iii. Sign an agreement to pay tuition and related fees to the University.

Upgrading Applicants

2. Applicants who have ESLCE result of 2.00 and above;
3. Applicants with a diploma (12 + 2 or 10 + 3) and a cumulative grade point average (CGPA/CANG) of 2.00 upon graduation from an accredited higher learning institution of similar program;

iii. Technical and vocational education and training graduates with pertinent qualifications and who satisfy entrance qualifications assessment set by the Ministry can be admitted;

1. Sign an agreement to pay tuition and related fees to the University; and
2. Successfully passed University entrance examination.

Non-Academic Permanent HU Employees

2. Applicants who have ESLCE result of 2.00 and above;
3. Applicants with a diploma (12 + 2 or 10 + 3) and a cumulative grade point average (CGPA/CANG) of 2.00 or its equivalent upon graduation from an accredited higher learning institution of similar program;

iii. Technical and vocational education and training graduates with pertinent qualifications and who satisfy entrance qualifications assessment set by the Ministry can be admitted;

1. Served the University for at least two years;
2. Successfully passed the University Entrance Examination;
3. Recommended by the concerned University administrative offices, and endorsed by the Managing Council; and

vii. Sign an undertaking to continue to serve the University after graduation.

Transfer

A student who seeks to transfer from other higher learning institutions of equivalent standard and program to the University may be granted admission to CEP if:

1. He has successfully completed a minimum of one semester of study in an accredited institution of higher learning;
2. Provide a certified document form previous higher learning institution;

• Meets the special requirements of the specific college and/or department he wants to join;

1. Sign an agreement to pay tuition and related fees to the University; and
2. Transferable credits shall be determined by the academic commission.
3. Summer Program

Eligible applicants to the Summer Program of the University may fall into any one of the following four categories:

Preparatory Education Completes

This refers to applicants who have successfully completed ten-plus-two (10 + 2) preparatory school education and passed the University Entrance Examination.

Upgrading Applicants

2. Applicants who have ESLCE result of 2.00 and above;
3. Applicants with diploma (10 + 3) and a cumulative grade point average (CGPA/CANG) of 2.00 or its equivalent upon graduation from an accredited Higher Learning Institution;

iii. Technical and vocational education and training graduates with pertinent qualifications and who satisfy entrance qualifications assessment set by the Ministry can be admitted; and

1. Sign an agreement to pay tuition and related fees to the University.

The University Academic Technical Assistances

1. Served the University for at least two years;
2. Successfully passed the University Entrance Examination;

iii. Recommended by their respective Department and Academic Commission, and endorsed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs;

1. Technical and vocational education and training graduates with pertinent qualifications and who satisfy entrance qualifications assessment set by the Ministry can be admitted; and
2. Sign an undertaking to continue to serve the University after graduation.

III. Distance Education Program.

Eligible applicants to the Distance Education Program of the University may fall into any one of the following three categories.

Preparatory Education Completes.

1. Applicants who have successfully completed ten-plus-two (10 + 2) preparatory school education;
2. Passed the University entrance examination; and

iii. Sign an agreement to pay tuition and related fees to the University.

Upgrading Applicants.

2. Applicants who have ESLCE result of 2.00 and above;
3. Applicants with diploma (12 + 2 or 10 + 3) and a cumulative grade point average (CGPA/CANG) of 2.00 or its equivalent upon graduation from an accredited higher learning institution of similar program;

iii. Technical and vocational education and training graduates with pertinent Qualifications and who satisfy entrance qualifications assessment set by the Ministry can be admitted; and

1. Sign an agreement to pay tuition and related fees to the University.

Transfer.

1. Student who seeks to transfer from other higher learning institutions of equivalent standard and program to the University may be granted admission to the Distance Education Program if:
2. He has successfully completed a minimum of one semester of study in an accredited institution of higher learning with similar academic program;

• produces a certified academic record form previous higher learning institution;

1. Meets the special requirements of the specific college or school and/or department he wants to join;

• Sign an agreement to pay tuition and related fees to the University; and

1. Transferable credits shall be determined by the respective Academic Commissions.