Unity University

For the private university in the United States, see Unity Environmental University.

Unity University (Amharic: ዩኒቲ ዩኒቨርስቲ) is a private university in Ethiopia established in 1991. It was founded by Fisseha Eshetu and Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi has been the chairman of the university.

Unity University

ዩኒቲ ዩኒቨርስቲ
Former names	Unity Language School Unity Law, Language, and Vocational Institute Unity College Unity University College
Motto	Quality House
Type	Private
Established	1991; 34 years ago (1991)
Chairman	Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi
President	Dr. Arega Yirdaw
Founder	Fisseha Eshetu[1]
Location	Addis Ababa , Ethiopia 9°0′12.29″N 38°48′11.51″E
Campus	Gerji, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia CMC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Keranio, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Adama, Ethiopia Dessie, Ethiopia
Language	English
Nickname	Unity
Website	www.uu.edu.et

Headquartered in Gerji area, Addis Ababa, it has expanded its campuses into Adama and Dessie, becoming the first privately owned college in Ethiopia.

History

Established in 1991, Unity language school. In March 1998 the institute was upgraded to a college level, following its achievements in education, becoming the first privately owned college in Ethiopia.^[2]

Notable alumni

• Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, businesswoman, class of 2004^[3]
• Maria Yusuf, activist

See also

• Education in Ethiopia
• List of universities and colleges in Ethiopia