Addis Ababa University, established in 1950 and formerly known as University College of Addis Ababa, is the oldest and largest institution of higher education and research in Ethiopia. Since its founding, the university has been a leading center for teaching, research, and community service. Starting with an initial enrollment of 33 students in 1950, Addis Ababa University now has 47,610 students and 8,709 staff members. Spread across 14 campuses, the university offers 70 undergraduate and 293 graduate programs, along with various health science disciplines. Since its establishment, more than 222,000 students have graduated from Addis Ababa University.