About Us

Background

Ethiopian Private Higher Education and TVET Institutions’ Association (EPHE & TVETs IA) was created under the auspices of Ministry of education in April 29/2002. EPHE & TVETs IA is an independent organization with over 150 member universities and colleges in Ethiopia. The EPHE & TVETs IA Secretariat is based at Admas University headquarter, Addis Ababa Ethiopia. The association has plan to open a branch in different regions. EPHE & TVETs IA serves the national private higher education community by creating opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, advisory and training. Through its established partnerships with governmental  organizations, EPHE & TVETs IA promotes the interest of its members and the importance of private higher education, placing particular emphases on values and leadership.

WHO WE ARE
• Created under the auspices of Ministry of education in April 29/2002.
• EPHE & TVETs IA is an independent organization with over 150 member universities and colleges in Ethiopia.
• The EPHE & TVETs IA Secretariat is based at Admas University headquarter, Addis Ababa Ethiopia. (The association has plan to open a branch in different regions.)
• EPHE & TVETs IA serves the national private higher education community by creating opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, advisory and training.
• Through its established partnerships with governmental organizations, EPHE & TVETs IA promotes the interest of its members and the importance of private higher education, placing particular emphases on values and leadership.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• Nationalization
• Quality education
• Technology
• Leadership
• Sustainable development

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VISION
EPHE & TVETs IA aims to be the most representative and influential national association in Ethiopia and beyond.

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MISSION
The Association advocates for private higher education policies and practices that respect diverse perspectives and promote social responsibility. With a particular emphasis on values and leadership, and acting as a forum for sharing and joint action, the Association encourages innovation, mutual learning and cooperation among institutions.

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VALUES
EPHE & TVETs’ IA promotes core values among its members and the wider private higher education community:-
• Academic freedom, institutional autonomy and social responsibility locally
• Cooperation and solidarity based on mutuality of interests and shared benefits
• Tolerance of divergent opinions, freedom from political interference
• Equity in access and success in private higher education and open access to knowledge
• Scientific integrity and ethical conduct
• Private higher education and research in the public interest
• Quality in learning, research, community service and outreach

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General Assembly

These annual events provide a platform for leaders to network and exchange on pressing topics in private higher education. EPHE & TVETs IA supreme decision-making body meets every year to set the strategic direction and/or elect the Administrative Board members for the Association.

Board Members