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Bule Hora University

Ethiopia Founded 2011 World Rank #4892

Updated May 2026

Overview

English Name: Bule Hora University
Acronyms: BHU
Founded: 2011
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
World Rank: #4892
Rank in Ethiopia: #23
Bule Hora University community on campus
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Bule Hora University is a public university located in Bule Hora, Ethiopia. Founded in 2011, it operates as a higher-education provider.

Bule Hora University runs a catalogue of active programmes across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, with teaching organised under numerous faculties and schools. The breadth of its catalogue serves a varied applicant profile.

Bule Hora University's student body of 17,819 students engages with academic programmes across faculties. Doctoral-qualified faculty support teaching and research, with institutional life situated in its campus environment.

Bule Hora University occupies position #4892 globally and #23 within Ethiopia. The institution participates in Ethiopia's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Geographic and contact information for Bule Hora University — useful before scheduling visits or sending enquiries. Each channel below routes to a different team, so pick the one matching your question.

Address: P.O. Box 144 Suro Road
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Academic Details

Academic statistics for Bule Hora University — including its student body and academic staff numbers. Read these alongside rankings; institution scale changes how rankings should be interpreted.

Academic Year: September to June
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Total Students: 17,819
Female Students: 3,774
Full-Time Academic Staff: 1,243
Academic Staff with Doctorate: 73

Degrees

Bule Hora University's degree catalogue by academic level. Continuing education and non-degree pathways sit outside the standard tiers but are sometimes offered alongside.

Bachelor's 73 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Accountancy
  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Anthropology
  • Architecture
  • Banking
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Child Care and Development
  • Civics
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Engineering
  • Crop Production
  • Curriculum
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • English Studies
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Forestry
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Government
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Horticulture
  • Hotel Management
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Irrigation
  • Journalism
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Law
  • Library Science
  • Literature
  • Logistics Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Midwifery
  • Mining Engineering
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Sciences
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health
  • Radiology
  • Sociology
  • Software Engineering
  • Special Education
  • Sports
  • Statistics
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Theatre
  • Tourism
Master's 37 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Accountancy
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civics
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Engineering
  • Crop Production
  • Curriculum
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Educational Administration
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • English
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Government
  • History
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Law
  • Logistics Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nursing
  • Physics
  • Political Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Radiology
  • Software Engineering
  • Sports
Doctoral 8 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Accountancy
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Educational Administration
  • Environmental Studies
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Public Health

Faculties & Divisions

Bule Hora University groups its teaching by faculty. Faculties usually operate with academic autonomy and may have distinct admissions criteria from the institution as a whole.

Agricultural Science (College) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Crop Production
  • Forestry
  • Harvest Technology
  • Horticulture
  • Soil Science

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Business and Economics (College) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Banking
  • Business Administration
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Hotel Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Public Administration

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education and Behavioural Sciences (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Child Care and Development
  • Curriculum
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Psychology
  • Special Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering and Technology (College) 12 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Irrigation
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Surveying and Mapping

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Informatics (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Library Science
  • Software Engineering
Natural and Computational Science (College) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geology
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Sports
  • Statistics

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Social Sciences and Humanity (College) 14 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Civics
  • English
  • Geography
  • Government
  • History
  • Journalism
  • Literature
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Political Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Theatre
  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Policy Analyst
  • Social Worker

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Gadaa and Culture Study (Institute) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Health Science (Institute) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Health Sciences
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Medicine
  • Midwifery
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Public Health
  • Radiology

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Law (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Bule Hora University's programme catalogue is grouped by level below — use the filter to narrow your shortlist. Programme entry windows and admissions criteria typically appear on each programme's dedicated page.

86 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Ethiopia

Bachelor's Degree 62 programmes

BA in Afaan Oromoo and Literature
Literature

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BA in English Language and Literature
English Language Studies

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BA in Geography and Environmental Studies
Geography

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BA in History and Heritage Management
Business & Management

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BA in Hotel and Tourism Management
Tourism & Leisure

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BA in Journalism
Media Studies & Mass Media

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BA in Philosophy
Philosophy & Ethics

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Master's Degree 19 programmes

Master of Business Administration
Business Administration

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Master's Degree in Medicine
Medicine

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MSc in Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry

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MSc in Applied Microbiology
Microbiology

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MSc in Atmospheric Physics
Physics & Astronomy

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MSc in Botanical Sciences
Biological Sciences

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MSc in Differential Equations

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MSc in Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry

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MSc in Environmental Science
Environmental Sciences

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Doctorate 5 programmes

PhD in Applied Microbiology
Microbiology

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PhD in Botanical Science
Biological Sciences

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PhD in Environmental Science
Environmental Sciences

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PhD in Gadaa and Governance Studies
Politics & International Relations

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PhD in Mathematical Modelling and Differential Equations
Mathematics

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How to apply to Bule Hora University

A practical five-step guide to applying to Bule Hora University, from programme research through submission and follow-up.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Bule Hora University runs 86 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Before applying to Bule Hora University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Ethiopia.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Bule Hora University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.bhu.edu.et). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bule Hora University

Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about Bule Hora University, drawn directly from institutional records.

How old is Bule Hora University?

The institution opened in 2011 (approximately 15 years ago).

Where can I find Bule Hora University?

The institution is located in Bule Hora, Ethiopia.

What is Bule Hora University's control type?

Bule Hora University is a public institution.

How many students does Bule Hora University have?

The institution has a student body of 17,819.

How is Bule Hora University ranked?

Bule Hora University holds rank #4892 globally and #23 in Ethiopia.

What degrees does Bule Hora University offer?

Bule Hora University delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

Who recognises Bule Hora University?

Bule Hora University is accredited by Ministry of Education.

What is Bule Hora University's official website?

You can find Bule Hora University online at www.bhu.edu.et.

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