Jigjiga University

Call for Application

Shape the Future of Education! Join the e-SHE Youth Advisory Group!

Are you a passionate, driven student at Mekelle, Bahir Dar, Arba Minch, Jigjiga, Samara, or Gambella University? Want to make a real difference in higher education?

e-SHE is seeking dynamic youth leaders (18-25 years) to join our Youth Advisory Group. As a member, you'll provide invaluable insights to improve digital education across Ethiopia.

Why join? Gain hands-on experience, boost your network, receive integral training, and earn a certificate with a letter of recommendation. This is your chance to amplify your voice and champion change!

We especially encourage women, people with disabilities, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) to apply!

e-SHE is highly committed to safeguarding and inclusion. Note that there is absolutely no fee to apply.

Apply Here: https://forms.gle/CEkR7Wqa9Z8fiBMK9

East Africa City Corridor Dialogue LIVE!

City leaders, institutions, and agencies are gathered in Addis Ababa to transform the 940 km trade route into a sustainable development hub. Discussions focus on climate-resilient infrastructure, inclusive governance, and migrant integration, tackling challenges like housing shortages and strained services. Highlights include a mayors’ panel advocating green investments, cross-city collaboration, and policies for marginalized groups. A City Coordination Committee will advance regional partnerships and local action plans, aiming to unite East Africa’s cities as resilient, equitable hubs.

Capstone Project: Prize Pool EXPLODES!

You heard right! We're leveling up the Safaricom Talent Cloud Capstone Project with a massive prize boost!

💰 Win BIG! 💰
🥇 Grand Prize: ETB 140,000
🥈 Second Place: ETB 85,000
🥉 Third Place: ETB 50,000

🔥 If you are skilled in one of the following:
-Mobile (Kotlin & Flutter)
-Frontend (React)
-Backend (Java & Node.js)
-Fullstack
-DevOps
-UX/UI
-Product Ownership/Scrum Master

Form Your Dream Team! 🤝
📌Assemble your 4-6-member squad and let one person apply, registering everyone.
📌Don’t you have a group? No problem! We'll match you with a team.
📌Note: All applicants must complete the assessment, which will be sent through email!

Haven’t Applied Yet? What are you waiting for?👇

Apply through: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfroDjgf2poDt1NUhtS-CDDqSqm7FDPlkLlb9OtrdCADTam1A/viewform

On this blessed occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, Jigjiga University extends its warmest greetings to our students, faculty, staff, and the entire Muslim community. Eid is a time of reflection, gratitude, and unity, a moment to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and embrace the values of compassion, generosity, and peace.

May this Eid bring joy to every home, prosperity to our nation, and renewed strength to our collective efforts in education, development, and nation-building.

Jigjiga University hosted a crucial meeting with the Somali Regional Education Bureau, led by the Bureau Head and Deputy Bureau Head, alongside the university’s President and academic staff.

The discussion focused on strengthening efforts to improve education quality, addressing gaps in the system, and supporting 12th-grade students preparing for national exams. The meeting concluded with the formation of a joint committee between the university and the bureau to enhance the curriculum, provide academic support, and advance exam digitalization.

Jigjiga University remains committed to serving the Somali Region through quality education, research, and innovation, from hosting over 15,000 students for tailored exam preparation to advancing local agriculture and technology.

"For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment."

On this International Women’s Day 2025, Jigjiga University (JJU) proudly reaffirms its commitment to empowering women through education, leadership, and opportunity. Under this year’s theme, "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.", we stand in solidarity with the global movement for gender equality while recognizing the unique journey of women in the Ethiopian Somali Regional State.

At JJU, we believe that investing in women is investing in the future. Over the years, we have made significant strides toward ensuring that women have the tools and opportunities to thrive. We are proud to have graduated more than 25,000 female students, many of whom are now leaders in various fields. Our staff includes over 1,600 women, more than 50% of our staff, driving the university’s mission forward.

The Future is FEMALE.