​​ABOUT Hawassa University

Hawassa University (HU) is the hosting university for the 22nd International Conference of Ethiopian Studies (CES22). It is one of the first generation public universities in Ethiopia. It is located in Hawassa City, Sidama Region. Established in 1976 as Awassa College of Agriculture (ACA), it was upgraded to a full-fledged University in 2000 with the merger of Wondogenet College of Forestry and Natural Resources (Est. in 1978), and Dilla College of Teachers’ Education and Health Sciences (Est. in 1996). HU has grown significantly that now it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs including agriculture, business, education, law, medicine, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. The university is committed to providing quality education, conducting impactful research, and undertaking community engagement programs. With a diverse student body and a dedicated faculty, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of the region and the country.