School of Informatics (SOI)  is one of the colleges/Schools at the university. It was established in the 2009 academic year and comprises three academic departments:

1. Information Technology

2. Computer Science

3. Information Systems

The School currently has around 1,720 students enrolled in both regular and non-regular (extension) programs. It also has over 100 academic staff and 55 support staff. The school currently offers the following undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree) programs:

1. Information Technology

2. Computer Science

3. Information Systems

At the postgraduate (Master’s degree) level, the following programs are offered:

1. Information Technology

2. Computer Science

3. Information Systems

The school is actively engaged in diverse research, community service, and technology transfer activities, drawing on both national and international experiences. In line with national development goals and the interests of stakeholders, the school is also working to contribute to modernization, digital transformation, and innovation, with a focus on producing competent professionals who will support national development.

Furthermore, based on labor market demands, the school is planning to launch specialized programs, in collaboration with local and international institutions, in areas such as:

1. Health Informatics

2. Data Science

3. Cyber Security

4. Software Engineering

5. Big Data

6. Internet of Things (IoT)

Desta Dana (Assistant Professor)

Dean, School of Informatics

Email: destadanedata@wsu.edu.et