Rift Valley University
We are a progressive, diverse university and our leadership reflects that. We come from many different backgrounds, many different places, and each of us brings something different to the table. It is these very contrasts that allow us to look beyond the expected as we share the responsibility and commitment to ensure the success of our students in their academic goals, personal lives, careers, communities and whatever other endeavors they may choose to pursue.
Our graduates go on to become involved, caring and contributing members of society, who seek to make a positive imprint. It’s the best lesson we teach.
Advancing your future.
Success. It Starts Here.
University Founder & Board Of Directors
Mr. Dinku Deyasa is a renowned Ethiopian entrepreneur and businessman who created a number of most successful businesses in various sectors including but not limited to Education, Hotels and Resorts, Satellite television, Dairy farming, Real estate development and Water purification and bottling company.
Mr. Deyasa established Rift Valley University, the largest and top ranking private University in Ethiopia, in October 2000 with five part time faculty and 154 students. Now, fifteen years later, the Rift Valley University has over 30 campuses throughout the country, over 3,000 employees and over 50,000 students. Rift Valley University now offers various undergraduate and graduate programs in Science and Technology, Social Science and Humanities; Health and Medicine; Business and Economics; and Information and Communication Technology in order to meet the fast growing demand for skilled manpower in various sector of the economy in the country. NAFYAD, a chain of primary and secondary school system in the country which was established in 1999, also constitutes part of this growing private education sector development.
The Sodere Hotels and Resorts, Oromia Broadcasting Service (OBS), Sandafa Water Bottling, and Sandafa Dairy Farming Enterprise are other flagship businesses owned by Mr Deyasa. Mr. Deyasa’s businesses are also expanding into air cargo, energy, construction and communication sectors.