Mekdela Amba University is established in Amhara Regional State, South Wollo Zone having two campuses at Tulu Awlya and MekaneSelamtowns. The main campus is at Tulu Awlya town located at 480kms northfrom Addis Ababa,and 80km west from Dessie town the capital of South Wollo Zone.Mekdela Amba University is one of the 11 universities opened in the second GTP under the decision of the council of ministers and recognized as “Mekdela Amba University” as per the Council of MinistersRegulation No. 355/2015’’ in November 2015.