Academic Index Last updated: May 03, 2026

16 Best Universities in Ethiopia for Economics

Focusing specifically on Economics, our data science engine identified the 16 most influential universities in Ethiopia. Our methodology evaluated 20.7K subject-specific papers and 345.7K citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa University

For Economics

#19 in Africa #732 in the World

64% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

2

Gondar

University of Gondar

For Economics

#36 in Africa #1124 in the World

19% Acceptance

49,103 Enrollment

1954 Founded

3

Jimma

Jimma University

For Economics

#42 in Africa #1192 in the World

78% Acceptance

37,433 Enrollment

1983 Founded

4

Bahir Dar

Bahir Dar University

For Economics

#55 in Africa #1368 in the World

50% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

2001 Founded

5

Haramaya

Haramaya University

For Economics

#63 in Africa #1523 in the World

78% Acceptance

30,414 Enrollment

1954 Founded

6

Mekelle

Mekelle University

For Economics

#71 in Africa #1702 in the World

88% Acceptance

17,030 Enrollment

1991 Founded

7

Awasa

Hawassa University

For Economics

#79 in Africa #1810 in the World

55% Acceptance

30,414 Enrollment

1976 Founded

8

Arba Minch

Arba Minch University

For Economics

#126 in Africa #2548 in the World

71% Acceptance

37,433 Enrollment

1986 Founded

9

Debre Markos

Debre Markos University

For Economics

#127 in Africa #2560 in the World

62% Acceptance

49,103 Enrollment

2005 Founded

10

Nekemte

Wollega University

For Economics

#163 in Africa #3050 in the World

73% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

2007 Founded

11

Debre Berhan

Debre Berhan University

For Economics

#178 in Africa #3202 in the World

68% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2007 Founded

12

Mizan

Mizan Tepi University

For Economics

#186 in Africa #3308 in the World

62% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2006 Founded

13

Bale Robe

Madda Walabu University

For Economics

#192 in Africa #3490 in the World

64% Acceptance

16,000 Enrollment

2006 Founded

14

Adama

Adama Science and Technology University

For Economics

#228 in Africa #4096 in the World

68% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

15

Aksum

Aksum University

For Economics

#246 in Africa #4326 in the World

54% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

2007 Founded

16

Addis Ababa

Rift Valley University

For Economics

#344 in Africa #6016 in the World

51% Acceptance

16,000 Enrollment

2000 Founded