Founded in 2011, Wolkite University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Welkite (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), SNNPR. This institution also has a branch campus in Butajira. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Wolkite University (WKU) is a large coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Wolkite University (WKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 11 years old Ethiopian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Ethiopian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WKU 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.