Jemal Yousuf Hassen

Haramaya University is deeply committed to delivering high quality and relevant education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to serve their communities, contribute to national development, and thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. As one of Ethiopia’s leading public universities, we continuously strengthen our academic programs, advance research that responds to national, continental, and global priorities, and promote digital transformation to enhance learning, service delivery, and institutional excellence.

Rooted in a proud legacy – particularly in agricultural scinece, research and, community engagement – the University has expanded its contributions across a wide range of disciplines at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include Health and Medical Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Computing and Informatics, Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, Business and Economics, Veterinary Medicine, and, Natural and Computational Sciences. Haramaya University remains committed to strategic research and innovation that support sustainable development and address pressing societal challenges.

We are also proud to be home to one of Africa’s continental flagship programs: The African Center of Excellence in Climate Smart Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation (ACE Climate SABC). This center positions Haramaya University as a regional hub for cutting edge research, postgraduate training, and innovation in climate resilience, food systems, and biodiversity conservation – areas that are central to Africa’s development agenda. We strive to cultivate an academic environment that upholds excellence, integrity, critical inquiry, practical problem solving, and collaboration. Our campus welcomes students from across Ethiopia and beyond, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community of learners and scholars.

We also recognize that strong partnerships are essential to expanding our impact and creating meaningful opportunities for our students, faculty, and the wider community. Haramaya University places great value on strategic collaborations with national and international institutions. Through cooperation with government agencies, industry, development partners, alumni, and society at large, we work to strengthen academic quality, foster innovation, and extend the University’s service to the nation and the world. As we build on our foundation and look toward the future, we remain dedicated to excellence, inclusiveness, innovation, and service. I invite you to learn more about Haramaya University and to join us in our ongoing journey of growth, relevance, and positive impact.