Ethiopia Temporarily Reassigns Tigray University Students to Other Public Universities

Addis Abeba - Ethiopia's Ministry of Education has announced the temporary reassignment of students previously enrolled at universities in the Tigray region to other public universities, citing the "current circumstances" in the region and the need to ensure students can continue their education safely.

News analysis reportsDiscover moreterroristDownload Interactive MapsPolitics Education Minister Professor Berhanu Nega made the announcement on 14 September 2025 during a discussion with students who had gathered at the ministry's premises in Addis Ababa to seek solutions after being unable to resume their studies because of the situation in Tigray.

"Students who were studying at universities in the Tigray Region [will be] temporarily assign[ed] to other public universities where their safety is ensured so that they can continue their education," the ministry quoted Berhanu as saying.