Arba Minch University
Ethiopia · Africa
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Arba Minch University (AMU) (Amharic) is a residential national university in Arba Minch, South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia. It is approximately 435 kilometres (270 mi) south of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Ministry of Education admits qualified students to Arba Minch University based on their score on the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination. Arba Minch University has two premier institutes; Arba Minch Water Technology Institute (AWTI), a premier institute in the region popularly known as the center of excellence for water management research in Africa. Another institute is Arba Minch University Institute of Technology (AMUIT), known for its contributions in renewable energy and digital innovations. The university has several colleges (college of natural sciences, college of agriculture, college of humanities and social sciences and college of health sciences)spread over four main campuses around the city Arba Minch. Arba Minch is known for its 40 natural springs of fresh water where the university is located.
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