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History of Mekelle University
Mekelle University is found at the town of Mekelle in Tigray region of Northern Ethiopia , at a distance of 783 Kilometers from the Ethiopian capital.

The merger the two former colleges: Mekelle Business College and Mekelle University College established the University in May 2000 by the Government of Ethiopia (Council of Ministers, Regulations No. 61/1999 of Article 3) as an autonomous higher education institution. The two colleges have their own historical developments after beginning from scratch, and have also experienced exhausting ascends and descends, with voluminous relocations from place to place.

Mekelle Business College
Mekelle Business College was first established as a school of Economics in 1987 by the Ethiopian Peoples Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) in one of the then liberated areas of Tigray- Dejena (in Western Tigray). The main objective of the school was to train middle-level experts who could assume the financial and administrative responsibilities of the public in the then liberated areas during the armed struggle. After the downfall of the Derg regime, the School assessed the demand in the different parts of the country and designed a new curriculum to meet the demand. And, in 1991, the school was upgraded to a college offering diploma level programs and renamed Mekelle Business College, marking the establishment of the first higher institution in Tigray at the very end of the last decade of the 20th century.

During the first few years, there was no infrastructure- such buildings, furniture and other necessities for the establishment of such a college. The government found a solution when it decided to use the political training center of the previous government as a campus for the new college. Regardless of the challenges it faced, the college started a diploma program in October 1991. At the beginning the intake capacity of the college was 150 students. It began with 16 academic staff and abou

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Mekelle University መቐለ ዩኒቨርሲቲ

Mekelle University መቐለ ዩኒቨርሲቲ's headquarters in Mekelle, Ethiopia

Dr. Fana Hagos Berhane

Abderlkadir Kedir

Tekeste Berhanu

Haddush Goitom

Eyasu Yazew

The Academic Positions team at Mekelle University is responsible for recruiting, evaluating, and supporting faculty members across various disciplines. This team ensures that qualified educators and researchers are in place to provide high-quality academic instruction and mentorship to students. They also oversee the development of academic programs, coordinate internships, and facilitate research initiatives, contributing to the university’s mission of fostering educational excellence and innovation.

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The Leadership Team at Mekelle University is responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction of the institution. Comprising key academic leaders, including the President and several Academic Vice Presidents, the team collaborates to enhance academic programs, ensure quality education, and drive institutional growth. They play a crucial role in decision-making, policy formulation, and fostering partnerships to advance the university's mission in the region.

Mekelle University መቐለ ዩኒቨርሲቲ

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