Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
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Department of Geography and Environmental Studies - Bule Hora University (2025)
Overview
Established in 2004 E.C., our department bridges natural and social sciences with 283 undergraduates, 104 MA/MSc students, and 9 PhD candidates across five campuses. With 20 faculty members (3 PhDs, 6 MSc/MAs, 11 PhD candidates), we offer programs in Climate Change, GIS/Remote Sensing, Urban Planning, and Disaster Risk Management, supported by advanced geospatial labs and field research facilities.
Established in 2004 E.C., our department bridges natural and social sciences with 283 undergraduates, 104 MA/MSc students, and 9 PhD candidates across five campuses. With 20 faculty members (3 PhDs, 6 MSc/MAs, 11 PhD candidates), we offer programs in Climate Change, GIS/Remote Sensing, Urban Planning, and Disaster Risk Management, supported by advanced geospatial labs and field research facilities.
Vision
To become Ethiopia's premier center for geographical education and environmental research, fostering sustainable development through innovative spatial analysis and human-environment interaction studies.
To become Ethiopia's premier center for geographical education and environmental research, fostering sustainable development through innovative spatial analysis and human-environment interaction studies.
Mission
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Train professionals in geospatial technologies and environmental management
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Conduct applied research addressing Ethiopia's development challenges
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Promote sustainable resource utilization through community engagement
Core Values
✓ Excellence ✓ Innovation ✓ Sustainability ✓ Equity ✓ Academic Freedom ✓ Community Partnership
✓ Excellence ✓ Innovation ✓ Sustainability ✓ Equity ✓ Academic Freedom ✓ Community Partnership
Academic Programs
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Program
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Duration
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Credit Hours
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Specializations
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BA in Geography
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4 years
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145 CH (243 ECTS)
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Human/Physical Geography, GIS Basics
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MSc Programs
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2 years
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Varies
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Climate Change, GIS/RS, Urban Planning, DRM
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PhD
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4 years
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22 CH + thesis
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Integrated Natural Resource Management
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Admission Requirements
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BA: Completion of freshman program (CGPA ≥2.0)
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MSc: Relevant bachelor's degree (GPA ≥3.0) + entrance exam
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PhD: Relevant master's degree (GPA ≥3.0) + research proposal + interview
Faculty Highlights
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Name
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Rank
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Specialization
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Notable Research
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Dr. Tesfaye Dejene
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Professor
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Environmental Mgmt
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Climate adaptation strategies
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Dr. Solomon Ketema
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Professor
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Geospatial Analysis
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Remote sensing applications
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Tsedeke Tadesse (HoD)
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Lecturer
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Urban Planning
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Regional development models
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Belay Daba
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PhD Candidate
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Climate Change
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6 published papers on food security
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Zenebe Shute
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PhD Candidate
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Land Use
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Soil carbon sequestration studies
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Contact
Bule Hora University Main Campus
+251916187564 (HoD)
tsedeketadesse2013@gmail.com
Bule Hora University Main Campus
+251916187564 (HoD)
tsedeketadesse2013@gmail.com