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Education in Ethiopia
May 10 2023
Addis Ababa, May 10, 2023 (FBC) – The Ethiopian Minister of Education, Prof. Berhanu Nega, has conferred with education ministers of various countries.
The Minister consulted with his counterparts from different countries on the sidelines of the Education World Forum, being held from 7 May 2023, in London, the United Kingdom.
During the bilateral meetings with the respective counterparts, Prof. Berhanu highlighted the reforms and works that Ethiopia is doing in the education sector.
He mentioned that the Ethiopian government is committed to ensure the quality of education in the country.
May 8 2023
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Education Minister, Prof. Berhanu Nega met with UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa and UK Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Girls’ Education, Helen Grant MP in London on the margins of the Education World Forum 2023.
Prof. Berhanu briefed the minister and the special envoy on the reforms done in the education sector and the focus given to ensure quality of education.
Andrew Mitchel on his part assured the Ethiopian delegation that education and support in the sector is one of the priority areas of his government.
May 8 2023
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian delegation led by Minister of Education Prof. Berhanu Nega met with UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchel and UK Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Girls’ Education, Helen Grant MP in London on the margins of the Education World Forum 2023.
During the meeting Prof. Berhanu briefed the minister and the special envoy on the reforms done in the education sector and the focus given to ensure quality of education in Ethiopia.
Minister Andrew Mitchel on his part assured the Ethiopian delegation that education and support in the sector is one of the priority areas of his government.
April 26 2023
Addis Ababa, April 26, 2023 (FBC) – Primary and secondary schools in Tigray region have begun registering students as they have finalized preparation to resume regular classes.
Communication Director of the Tigray Education Bureau, Dagnaw Aytegeb, told Fana Broadcasting Corporation that students from pre-school to 12th grade were registered today.
The Director also stated that regular education will start in the Tigray region on 2 May 2023. They also indicated that remedial classes will be given to students to make up the education time lost during the conflict.
He pointed out that various works have been done to bring back those who have been away from their areas due to the war and to repair the schools damaged by the war and put them back to work.
May 8 2023
Addis Ababa, April 26, 2023 (FBC) – The cooperation between Ethiopia and Russia in spheres of science, technology and education are gaining momentum, Ambassador Evgeny Terekhin said.
Ambassador of Russian Federation to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin exclusively told Fana Broadcasting Corporate that the collaboration between the two countries in the science and technology areas has a wide perspective and transforming to a higher level.
According to the Ambassador, the two countries are working together in areas of space science research and exploration, peaceful use of nuclear energy, biological expedition, among others.
April 19 2023
Addis Ababa, April 19,2023 (FBC) – Mayor of Addis Ababa, Adanech Abiebie had a discussion with leadership of the UK based Global Black History, Heritage and Education Center (GBHHEC).
It is indicated that the Mayor had a fruitful discussion with the delegates on the possibility of establishing a center in Addis Ababa.
She recalled that Ethiopia played a major role in the liberation of Africans and other black peoples from colonialism, and the establishment of the African Union.
“We have a fruitful discussion with the leadership of the UK based Global Black History Heritage and Education Center on the possibility of establishing a center in Addis Ababa, an iconic city in the early and the forefront of black people’s freedom, ...
Apri 19 2023
Addis Ababa, April 12, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian delegation is participating in UN’s 56th regular Session of the Commission on Population and Development in New York.
The delegation is headed by Sandokan Debebe, Minister of State at the Ministry of Planning and Development.
At the session, the State Minister reminded that Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa, indicating the young people make up the largest population.
He elucidated that the Ethiopian government is making efforts to utilize national population growth for sustainable economic growth by expanding access to education in the country.
April 11 2023
Addis Ababa, April 11, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian experts suggest the need to work on building indigenous values and personalities along with the formal educational knowledge in the education system in order to build a reasonable generation that loves the country.
The Prime Minister Office organized “Addis Weg” discussion platform under the theme “Shape Generation Medemer” today.
Minister of Education Professor Birhanu Nega on the occasion said it is necessary to build a generation that is rational and loves its country so that Ethiopia can use its blessings properly.
A generation who would work for Ethiopia with self-motivation should be created, he stressed.
March 31 2023
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2023 (FBC) – Eight Polytechnic Colleges in Addis Ababa have graduated nationals from various countries they trained in several fields of study.
The trainees have been sponsored by the Ethiopian government and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).
The trainees have received theoretical and practical training in fields Auto Mechanics, Hotel and Tourism and tailoring.
It was stated at the graduation ceremony that the training will be organized under enterprises and provided with job opportunities.
March 01 2022
Addis Ababa, March 1, 2023 (FBC) – The African Union marked the 8th Africa Day of School Feeding w/ the theme “Boosting Local Food Procurement Systems & Regional Value Chains: The Role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for Sustained Home-grown School Feeding Programmes & Improved Learning.”
While discussing Ethiopia’s experience, Prof Berhanu Nega, Minister of Education, stated that the Ethiopian Government prioritized school feeding and incorporated it into the national development program.
According to Prof. Mohamed Yassin, Commissioner of African Union for Science, Technology & Innovation, the program provides job opportunities, establishes equality, and paves the way for future generations.
Meet the Minister

H.E Professor Birhanu Nega
Education Minister
Mission
Ensuring effective, quality and equitable education and training system through building the implementation capacity of the education sector at all levels, designing and regulating standards of efficiency, expanding standardized education throughout the country, as well as complementing and leveraging education sector development interventions with strategic communications and public awareness.
Ministry of Education
Educational Statistics 2011
2011 Total Number of Teachers(KG, Primary and Secondary), Students(Pre-Primary, Primary, ABE, Secondary) and Schools (KG, Primary and Secondary)
Schools
46,361
Students
26,082,698
Teachers
688,887

aau at a glance
Addis Ababa University (AAU), which was established in 1950 as the University College of Addis Ababa (UCAA), is the oldest and the largest higher learning and research institution in Ethiopia. Since its inception, the University has been the leading center in teaching-learning, research and community services.
Beginning with enrollment capacity of 33 students in 1950, AAU now has 48,673 students (33,940 undergraduate, 13,000 Master’s and 1733 PhD students) and 6043 staff (2,408 academics and 3,635 support staff). In its 14 campuses, the University runs 70 undergraduate and 293 graduate programs (72 PhD and 221 Masters), and various specializations in Health Sciences.
Over 222,000 students have graduated from AAU since its establishment.
The University is led by a President who is assisted by four Vice Presidents and one Executive Director: Academic Vice President, Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer, Vice President for Administration and Student Services, Vice President for Institutional Development and the Executive Director of the College of Health Sciences (with the rank of Vice President).
In recent years, the University has been undertaking various reform schemes in order to cope with and respond to the fast-changing national and international educational dynamics. At present the University has 10 colleges, 4 institutes that run both teaching and research, and 6 research institutes that predominantly conduct research. Within these academic units, there are 55 departments, 12 centers, 12 schools, and 2 teaching hospitals. The University has the following academic units:
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