Established in 1993, Adama Science and Technology University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Adama (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Oromia. This institution also has a branch campus in Asella. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) is a large coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old Ethiopian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. ASTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.