Unity University (

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: ዩኒቲ ዩኒቨርስቲ) is a

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established in 1991. It was founded by Fisseha Eshetu and Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi has been the chairman of the university. Headquartered in Gerji area,

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, it has expanded its campuses into

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and

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, becoming the first privately owned college in Ethiopia.

History

Established in 1991, Unity

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. In March 1998 the institute was upgraded to a college level, following its achievements in education, becoming the first privately owned college in

Notable alumni

* Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, businesswoman, class of 2004 * Maria Yusuf, activist

References

Educational institutions established in 1998 1998 establishments in Ethiopia Universities and colleges in Ethiopia Education in Addis Ababa {{Ethiopia-university-stub

History

Notable alumni

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