I studied at different universities, but my heart and soul are still at BDU! BDU is the basement for my academic career! BDU was the conductor of my social and academic life!
- Professor Abebaw Yirga
Bahir Dar University
Bahir Dar University was established by merging two former higher education institutions; namely the Bahir Dar Polytechnic and Bahir Dar Teachers’ College. The Bahir Dar Polytechnic Institute, which has transformed itself into Technology and Textile institutes, was established in 1963 under the technical cooperation between the Government of USSR and the Imperial Government of Ethiopia. The institute was a premier institute in producing technicians for the nation.
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Bahir Dar University (BDU) is founded on two proud institutions, namely Polytechnic Institute and Pedagogy Academy. Consequently, BDU has deservedly been chosen as Centre of Excellence for Teacher Education, Curriculum and Pedagogy.
The University is privileged to be located at the source of the Blue Nile and shore of Lake Tana, UNESCO’s Biosphere Reserve – natural laboratories no other University in the world has and collaboration opportunities for global impact.
- Dr. Mengesha Ayene Ejigu (PhD)
President
Research & Scholarship
Driving discoveries vital to our world, our health, and our intellectual life
Scholarship Opportunities
BDU granted Scholarships every year.
Research & Publication
More than 13 Research Center
More than 20 Libraries
Repository, catalog & Journal System
Bahir Dar University Virtual Tour
Bird's Eye View of Bahir Dar University | 8 Campuses Drone Tour | 2023
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Events
From Lake Tana to the Global Fleet!
Did you know that the Ethiopian Maritime Training Institute (EMTI), a purpose-built academy locat
15 July, 2026
Building Africa's Scientific Future—A Global Story with Bahir Dar University at Its Heart
How does a university in Ethiopia become part of a global movement to build Africa's scientific f
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08 July, 2026
Bahir Dar University and Boeing sign MoU to Establish Aviation Innovation Center
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia | July 8, 2026
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Poly (BiT-BDU) was the birth place of my Engineering profession upon which I was able to play a key role in successfully leading about 3000 students to become engineers while serving in my long academic tenure at AAU, BDU and ASTU following my significant technological contributions at Ministry of Industry and Ethiopian Science &Technology Commission.
- Engineer Gizachew Shiferaw
Partnerships
We believe the best outcomes are built through collaboration. Our partnership program connects innovators, enterprises, and ecosystems — creating shared value that goes well beyond on our sector.
