Mission and Vission
Vision: Become a leading center of excellence in the social sciences at national and regional levels in teaching, research, and public services.
Mission: Provide high quality and nationally relevant education; expand, maintain and continuously improve on the multi-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary nature of the social sciences; expand the frontiers of social sciences research and public service through consultancy and relevant training; and train the needed human power for the newly established universities of Ethiopia.
Values: Adhere to the principles of equity, fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity; cherish cultural, linguistic and professional diversities in the university community and the country; uphold academic freedom and accountability; maintain multi-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach in research and knowledge sharing.