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Adama Science and Technology University

Coordinates: 8°33′52″N 39°17′31″E / 8.5644743°N 39.29208°E / 8.5644743; 39.29208
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Adama Science & Technology University
MottoWe are dedicated to innovative knowledge.
TypePublic
Established1993 (college); 2005 (university)
PresidentDr. Lemi Guta
StudentsScience: 200 Engineering: 1080
Location
Adama
,
Oromia RegionOromia
,
EthiopiaEthiopia

8°33′52″N 39°17′31″E / 8.5644743°N 39.29208°E / 8.5644743; 39.29208
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.astu.edu.et

Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) was first established in 1993 as Nazareth Technical College (NTC)is one of the two Science And Technology Universities of Ethiopia. It is located in Adama, a city in the Oromia regional state of Ethiopia.[1]

Schools and Programs

1. School of Applied Natural Sciences Programs (4 year)

  • Applied Biology
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Geology
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Applied Physics

2. School of Civil Engineering and Architecture Programs (5 year)

  • Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Urban Planning and Design

3. School of Electrical Engineering and Computing Programs (5 year)

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electrical Power and control Engineering

4. School of Mechanical, Chemical, and Materials Engineering Programs (5 year)

  • Chemical Engineering ...
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Systems Engineering
  • Thermal and Aerospace Engineering

[2]

Research, Center of Excellence and Incubation Center

  • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  • Advanced Material science and Engineering
  • Transportation and vehicle engineering
  • Advancement of electrical system and electronics,
  • institute of pharmaceutical science
  • Space Technology Institute
  • Entrepreneurship Development Center (ASTU-EDC)

Developments

  • Starting in 2011, the university began restructuring.
  • The number of schools has reached seven.
  • A separate school has been established to coordinate postgraduate studies.
  • The university has ratified a Five-Years' Strategic Plan and Senate Legislation.
  • The university has started a research park.
  • The university has signed Memoranda of Understanding and received letters of intent from institutions.
  • The university became under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Sports

  • Playing basketball in ASTU.
    Playing basketball in ASTU.
  • Playing football in ASTU.
    Playing football in ASTU.

References

  1. ^ [1] "Background" www.astu.edu.et Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  2. ^ [2] "Schools and programs" www.astu.edu.et Retrieved June 10, 2016.
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