The Department of Agriculture at East Hararghee University is committed to developing the next generation of agricultural scientists, agronomists, and animal science specialists who will drive food security and rural prosperity across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
Our programmes combine rigorous agricultural science with hands-on field experience — from crop production and soil management to livestock husbandry and agribusiness — giving students the knowledge and practical skills to transform how food is grown, managed, and sustained.
To advance food security, sustainable land use, and rural development through excellent teaching, applied research, and community engagement — empowering graduates to lead Ethiopia's agricultural transformation with science, skill, and purpose.
Agronomy, soil fertility, irrigation, and crop improvement for higher yields.
Livestock breeding, nutrition, veterinary health, and animal production systems.
Climate-smart agriculture, agroforestry, and conservation of natural resources.
Agricultural economics, value chains, rural entrepreneurship, and market systems.
- Agronomist or crop production specialist
- Animal scientist or livestock development officer
- Agricultural extension officer and rural advisor
- Soil scientist or land use consultant
- Agribusiness manager or food systems entrepreneur
- Agricultural researcher or university lecturer
- NGO and development programme officer
- Government agricultural policy advisor
The College of Agriculture offers 12 BSc programmes spanning crop science, animal production, natural resources, environment, and rural development — all accredited and designed to meet Ethiopia's most pressing agricultural and environmental challenges.