St.Mary's University

International Conference

Culture Day

Main Campus

Student Activities

Graduation

President’s Message

Welcome to St. Mary’s University (SMU) – a pioneer private higher education institution in Ethiopia with commendable achievements in teaching-learning, research and outreach activities. The driving motto of our institution has always been, “If education goes right, nothing can go wrong; if education goes wrong, nothing can go right.”

Undergraduate Studies

The Undergraduate studies of St. Mary’s University started with only 37 students enrolled in three departments and have grown remarkably over the last two decades.

Graduate Studies

The School of Graduate Studies is housed in the University’s spacious, well-furnished and comfortable building, which is accessible to transport from and to different directions of Addis Ababa.

International Programs

The Faculty of International Programs (FIP) of St. Mary’s University (SMU), which has been coordinating Master’s programs of Indira Gandhi National Open University since 2006, was reestablished in 2016

Other Services

St. Mary’s University devises and provides several customized as well as standardized training programs on a number of relevant topics for different private enterprises, government organizations, and NGOs.

21 Jan

Enhancing Archive Management

On January 17, 2025, St. Mary’s University’s Business and Administration Quality Enhancement Committee (QEC) conducted an awareness session on file management. Led by Ato Tenaw Alemayehu, the session aimed to create awareness to St. Mary’s

15 Jan

Second Time Recognition Event

n a notable act of community engagement, St. Mary’s University was lauded once again by Lideta Sub City Labor and Skills Office for its contribution to youth employment.

14 Jan

Enhancing Registrar’s Office Customer Service

On January 11, 2025, St. Mary’s University’s Human Resource Management Office conducted a comprehensive customer service training for 25 officers and staff members of the Registrar Offices. Led by Ato Desalegn Berie,Vice President for Business and Administration,

13 Jan

QECs’ Annual Performance Report Session

St. Mary’s University Center for Educational Improvement and Quality Assurance (CEIQA) presented Quality Enhancement Committees (QECs) 2016 E.C annual performance report on January 11, 2025. The event, held in the Syndicate room, was attended by members of the Quality Enhancement Committees (QECs), department heads, deans, office heads, and top management members.

8 Jan

The Roles of HEIs in Community Engagement

The Ministry of Education (MoE) organized a training session on Community Engagement (CE) reform plan introduction for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from January 2-3, 2025 at its head office. The event aimed to create a platform for stakeholders to discuss shared reform issues, facilitate knowledge exchange, and foster a common understanding among HEIs. The ultimate goal was to enable HEIs to play impactful roles in CE.

8 Jan

Annual Performance Report

On January 4, 2025, St. Mary’s University held its 2016 E.C. Annual Performance Report session at the Main Campus Syndicate Room. The session was opened by Ato Desalegn Berie, Vice President for Business and Administration, and chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee for Planning and Resource Development.