College of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicin
Welcome to College of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine
Background
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, one of the pioneer colleges established at Bule Hora University in 2012 G.C. (2005 E.C.), has been actively fulfilling its mission in teaching-learning, research, and community service.
As agriculture remains one of the university’s leading centers of excellence, the college has made significant contributions toward improving agricultural production and productivity. Guided by the university’s vision and mission, the college has expanded its academic structure by opening various departments and programs while simultaneously implementing impactful research and community service activities.
Currently, the college offers 12 regular undergraduate programs and four weekend programs across the main campus and satellite campuses located in Guanga, Adola, Bore, Uraga, and Negele.
In addition, it provides winter-program training in Animal Health, Plant Science, Animal Science, and Natural Resource Management, alongside eight master’s degree programs delivered through both regular and non-regular modalities.
Through these initiatives, the college continues to strengthen the quality and relevance of agricultural education, promote research and innovation, enhance technology transfer, and expand community engagement.
Mission
- To produce competent, skilled, and entrepreneurial graduates equipped with scientific knowledge, practical skills, and professional ethics through quality education and training.
- To conduct demand-driven research, facilitate technology generation and transfer, and deliver community services that contribute to sustainable societal development.
Vision
- To become a leading center of excellence in agricultural education by producing competent, ethically responsible, and socially committed graduates through research, innovation, and community service who contribute to national and global development.
- To become a leading center of excellence in agricultural education and research in producing competent, skilled, and ethically responsible graduates who contribute to national and global development.
List of Undergraduate and Post-graduate Programs
Undergraduate Regular Program (12)
- Department of Plant Sciences
- Department of Animal Sciences
- Department of Natural Resources Management
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- Department of Agricultural Economics
- Department of Agribusiness and Value Chain Management
- Department of Agroforestry
- Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extensions
- Department of Horticultural Sciences
- Department of Ecotourism and Biodiversity Conservation
- Department of Soil Resources and Watershed Management
- Department of Range Ecology and Biodiversity
Undergraduate Weekend Program (3)
- Department of Plant Sciences (3 branches)
- Department of Animal Sciences (4 branches)
- Department of Natural Resources Management (5 branches)
Undergraduate Winter Program (3)
- Department of Plant Sciences
- Department of Animal Sciences
- Department of Natural Resources Management
- Animal Health
Post Graduate: MSc Regular (9)
- Sustainable Natural Resources Management
- Soil Sciences
- Agronomy
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Rangeland Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Food Security and Livelihoods
- Rural Development
- Plant Protection
Post Graduate: MSc Weekend (3)
- Sustainable Natural Resources Management
- Food Security and Livelihoods
- Rural Development
College Contact
Name: Angassa Tesfaye (PhD, Assistant Professor)
Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bule Hora University, Ethiopia