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Jimma University (JU) is a public university located in Jimma, Ethiopia. It is recognized as the leading national university, as ranked first by the Federal Ministry of Education for four successive years (2009 - 2012).〔 The establishment of Jimma university dates back to 1952 when Jimma college of Agriculture was founded. The university get its current name in December 1999 following the amalgamation of Jimma College of Agriculture (founded in 1952) and Jimma Institute of Health Sciences (founded in 1983).〔(The Official Website of Jimma University )〕 Currently the university has two campuses; the college of agriculture campus which is located next to downtown Jimma and the main campus located in the suburb of the town. Both campuses are wooded and are just like urban parks that host a plethora of wild life.〔(Natural Campus )〕 ==Overview== The university campus is located in the city of Jimma, situated around 352 kilometers southwest of Addis Ababa. Its grounds cover some 167 hectares. JU is Ethiopia's first innovative community-oriented education institution of higher learning, with teaching centers for health care students in Jimma, Omo Nada, Shebe, Agaro, and Asendabo.〔(Directory of Potential Institutions for Testing Malaria Vaccines ), Secretariat, African Malaria Vaccine Testing Network (Dar es Salaam, 2004), p. 37〕 JU also publishes the biannual ''Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences'', and launched the ''Jimma University Journal of Law'' in October 2007. JU is a pioneer in Public health training. In collaboration with national and international partners, which includes the Federal Ministry of Health, JU is offering a new graduate program in the monitoring and evaluation of health programs and services. JU's main campus is next to the former palace of the kings of the Kingdom of Jimma. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Jimma University」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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