Ethiopia: Ethiopian Public Service University to Ensure Quality Education, Meet Global Standards

What the report says

Ethiopian Public Service University (EPSU) said it is advancing institutional reforms aimed at improving the quality of education and aligning its operations with international standards, according to the Ethiopian News Agency report distributed by AllAfrica. The announcement was made in Addis Ababa on September 9, 2026, by EPSU President Nigus Tadesse.

The university, formerly the Ethiopian Civil Service University, said it is entering a new phase after decades of focusing on training government leaders and later qualifying civil servants. EPSU said it has now completed preparations to begin admitting undergraduate students for the first time in its history in the upcoming academic year, while continuing its role in training public servants.

The institution also outlined changes to its academic model, including a teaching approach built around more practical instruction than theory across 18 programs. It said its research will be directed toward public-sector problems, with the goal of identifying challenges inside government institutions and developing solutions that can improve service delivery.

EPSU also said it is working to strengthen lecturer accreditation and upgrade technology and infrastructure. In broader context, such reforms reflect a wider effort in higher education to expand access while improving quality and relevance, though the specific details in this report are limited to the university’s own announcement.