Oda Bultum University (OBU) is one of public higher learning institutions in Ethiopia, established in
November, 2015 by decree No.322/2014 of the Council of Ministers of the Federal Democratic Republic
of Ethiopia. The University is located in Chiro town in West Hararghe zone of Oromia Regional State. It
is located at 325 km southeast of Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. The University has now six Colleges, two institutes and one
school; it has regular, extension, Special Bega undergraduate programs. At present there are 32 regular,
5extension, 3 Special Bega undergraduate programs in the university. Oda Bultum University is undertaking researches and community service activities in various fields to
make its own contribution to a sustainable economic, social and political development of the country. The
University is planning and working on to initiate relevant postgraduate (M.Sc. /MA) programs.