---
title: Addis Ababa University
description: >-
  Ethiopia's premier flagship research university, serving students across
  multiple campuses in Addis Ababa.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/addis-ababa-university'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-26'
updatedAt: '2026-10-06'
organizationType: School / university
location: 'Addis Ababa, Ethiopia'
website: 'https://www.aau.edu.et'
yearFounded: 1950
---

# Addis Ababa University

*School / university • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia*

## About

Ethiopia's premier flagship research university, serving students across multiple campuses in Addis Ababa.

Addis Ababa University (AAU) is Ethiopia's premier flagship research university. It provides an educational experience that prepares students for graduation, employability and job creation, and it leads in developing transdisciplinary solutions to social, economic, political and environmental challenges. AAU partners with industry and runs research projects, and its Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital is the largest referral hospital in Ethiopia. The university also operates libraries, museums and student services across its campuses.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1950
- **Address:** Addis Ababa University, Sidist Kilo Main Campus, King George VI Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- **Website:** https://www.aau.edu.et
- **Social Media:** twitter: https://x.com/AAU_Official, youtube: https://youtube.com/@AddisAbabaUniversity-AAU, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Addis-Ababa-University-100064311447035/, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/addis-ababa-university-official, tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aauniversity, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aau_official_/

## Programs

View current programs from Addis Ababa University on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/addis-ababa-university