Founded in 1996, Dilla University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Dilla (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), SNNPR. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Dilla University (DU) is a small coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Dilla University (DU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Ethiopian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Ethiopian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DU 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.