Adama Science & Technology University
TypePublic
Established
  • 1993 (college)
  • 2005 (science and technology university)
PresidentDr.Lemi Guta
StudentsScience: 200 Engineering: 1080
Location
Adama
,
Oromia Region
,
Ethiopia

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) is a public university first established in 1993 as Nazareth Technical College (NTC) and one of the two Science And Technology Universities of Ethiopia. It is located in Adama, a city in the Oromia Region, 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
    • Software 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

Source:[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)

Entrepreneurship Development Center (ASTU-EDC)

ASTU-EDC, or the Entrepreneurship Development Center of Adama Science and Technology University, is a center that supports entrepreneurship and innovation in Ethiopia. It offers business incubation and technology transfer services to students, innovators, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in various fields of science and technology. The Center’s mission is to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in the university and the community and to help create and grow businesses that can address the social and economic challenges of the country. ASTU-EDC was established in 2012 as part of the Ethiopian Entrepreneurship Development Program, a national initiative funded by the Ministry of Education and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Since then, ASTU-EDC has served more than 3,000 individuals through its training and incubation programs. It has helped four teams win the National Business Competitions: Halib Toothpaste, Green Ethiopia, BamGo, and SOZO Team. The center was led by Mr. Solomon Dufera Tolcha. source:<ref> sites.google.com/astu.edu.et/astu-edc/about }}

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References

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