Addis Ababa University

Addis Ababa University is a public institution located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was founded by Lucien Matte in 1950 and is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia. The university operates in the fields of art, arts education, fine arts schools, education, higher education, and as a university. Addis Ababa University is an organization and an educational institute.

The university is also known by its alias, አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ, and operates under the motto, "Seek Wisdom, Elevate Your Intellect and Serve Humanity". Addis Ababa University is affiliated with the Association of African Universities and African Vertual University.