Founded in 1976, Hawassa University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Awasa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), SNNPR. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Wondo Genet, Yirgalem. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Hawassa University (HWU) is a large coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Hawassa University (HWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 46 years old Ethiopian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.