Established in 1993, Ethiopian Civil Service University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Addis Ababa (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Oromia Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Civil Service University (ECSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Ethiopian Civil Service University (ECSU) 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 based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Ethiopian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ECSU 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, as well as administrative services.