Jimma University

Jimma University(JU) is apublic research universitylocated inJimma,Oromia Region,Ethiopia. It is recognized as the leading national university, as ranked first by the FederalMinistry of Educationfor 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 (founded in 1952) and Jimma Institute of Health Sciences (founded in 1983).