Overview

Biomedical Engineering is a broad field of study which encompasses a range of concentration areas including, but not limited to, bio-instrumentation, medical imaging, biomechanics and rehabilitation, bio-materials and tissue engineering, bio-computing, and regenerative medicine.

Key features

The objectives of the Biomedical Engineering program at Addis Ababa University:

Engage students in technical activities to support the health care system and emerging industries;
prepare graduates with the capability to follow the current and future developments in the field and related applications;
Enable graduates to work as a team in addressing technical problems which may be encountered in real life and health care system;
Provide graduates with sufficient background to undertake postgraduate training in related specialized areas of biomedical engineering.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Mechanics

Digital Systems and Interfacing

Applied Electronics

Thermodynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Regular – the basic admission criterion for regular program is successful completion of the common first semester pre-engineering program, subject to possible screening on the basis of academic performance.
Evening – the admission criterion for extension program is similar to other engineering extension programs at the AAiT and in addition to this common requirement, the applicant must have been employed by a healthcare institution (hospital, clinic, etc) as a biomedical technician for a minimum of two years.
Advanced Standing – in both the regular and evening programs, limited seats are available for applicants with Diploma in Biomedical Technology and two years of relevant experience. The course list for exemption is prepared on a case by case basis depending of the courses taken in a prior study program.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

650 - 1000 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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