PROGRAM PARTNER

Addis Ababa University

Advanced Deep-Tech Window Provider

Established in 1950, Addis Ababa University (AAU) is Ethiopia’s premier, oldest, and largest public higher education institution.

Training Tracks Offered

As a top-tier Digital Window Provider under the Qiyas initiative, AAU leverages its extensive academic infrastructure & computational research laboratories to deliver advanced short-term digital competencies designed to fuel the upper echelons of Ethiopia’s digital economy.

Full-Stack Software Development

Advanced Software Engineering Across Web, Cloud, and Mobile Ecosystems

Intelligent Data & AI Engineering

Machine Learning Pipelines, Predictive Modeling, Big Data Architecture, and Engineering

Cloud & Network Infrastructure

Virtualization, Cloud Environment Configuration, and Advanced Enterprise Network Management

Enterprise Business Systems

Systems Architecture, Business Logic Implementation, and Scalable Enterprise Management Tools

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Advanced Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Cryptography, and Organizational Defense Frameworks

Training Locations & Campuses

Programs are deployed across three specialized university campuses, leveraging an 80% lab-driven practical methodology managed via the dedicated Qiyas AAU Learning Management System:

Main Campus (Sidist Kilo)

Core program coordination and advanced digital workspace provisioning.

5 Kilo Campus

Managed by the School of Information Technology and Engineering within the College of Technology and Built Environment (CTBE).

4 Kilo Campus

Managed by the School of Information Systems within the College of Natural and Computational Sciences (CNCS).

Trainee Benefits & The AAU Edge

AAU runs an elite, highly competitive selection pipeline drawing top talent from over 90 diverse universities and colleges across the federation. The exit profiles are engineered for high-level wage employment or tech-venture incubation, segmenting graduates directly into dedicated corporate employment or startup tracks.

Trainee Perspective

After completing my education, I could not find a suitable job and resorted to street vending to survive. When I heard about the Qiyas AAU Project, I immediately applied. The training gives me valuable advanced digital and professional skills that have completely shifted my horizon, giving me the confidence to secure elite technical employment.”

Contact & Application Portal

Office Address

Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Institution Website

aau.edu.et

Project Portal & LMS

qiyas.aau.edu.et