Undergraduate Programs
Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs are processed through the Ministry of Education of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia until such time that the University establishes its own admissions policies and procedures.

Admissions to all undergraduate continuing education programs shall be processed through the University Registrar according to policies set for such admissions and in consultation with the CDED Office.

The criteria for special admissions to individual programs shall be developed and recommended by faculty academic commissions and endorsed by the Senate Admissions and Placement Committee (APC).                                     

                                                                                                        Students studying under the shade

Admission Requirements

Regular Admission

The University shall admit, for undergraduate studies:

• Students who have completed Ethiopian high school education and those who satisfy its entrance qualification assessments.
• Applicants with foreign high school education that has equivalent level to the Ethiopian high school education, as determined by the Ministry of Education and/or the APC, and who satisfy its entrance qualification assessments

Special Admission 

Special admissions into some programs may be granted to attract potentially resourceful candidates such as mature students. Details shall be worked out by the APC of the Senate.

Admission Requirements for CDED

Admission to all full time and part-time studies for CDED evening and other programs are processed by the Registrar's office as per the rules and regulations developed by the University Senate.
The criteria for admission set for full-time regular degree programs are the criteria to be employed for admission into similar programs in the CDED.

Special admission criteria developed by the Academic Commission of faculties and approved by the Senate may be employed for special admissions of females, mature students and for upgrading programs.

University employees and their dependents can apply and register in the evening and other special programs as per the rules and regulations set by the Senate.

Private Admission 

Private applicants who fulfill admission requirements and produce evidence of financial support to cover tuition fees and other expenses may apply for admission into the regular program. The Registrar's office shall set guidelines for such admissions which would be reviewed periodically and approved by the Senate.

Advanced Standing Level Admission

After graduating from an institution of higher learning with a diploma, individuals may apply for advanced standing (degree level training) if they:

1. have earned the minimum graduation requirement in the same or related,
2. field of study for which they are applying,
3. have completed a minimum of one academic year of study in good academic standing in a local or foreign institution recognized by the Ministry of Education,
4. meet the special requirement of the department. (This special requirement must be spelled out to the university registrar well ahead of the application time). Students granted admission on the basis of advanced standing cover their own board and lodging.

Graduate Admissions

The Council of Graduate Studies of Hawassa University determines admissions to the various programs of studies. Applicants should fulfil the admission requirements of the respective programme. Candidates are requested to produce first degree in appropriate fields of study from accredited university or college.                                                       Students' graduation

Candidates requesting admissions from other fields of study may be required to take additional courses to compensate for their deficiencies. In addition, a Letter of Certification for Financial Support is required.

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