Established in 2007, Wollo University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Dessie (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Amhara Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Wollo University (WU) is a coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Wollo University (WU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. WU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.