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AAU History of the Presidency

 Addis Ababa University was founded as a two-year college in 1950 by a Canadian Jesuit, Dr Lucien Matte, S.J., at the request of Emperor Haile Selassie.

Samuel Kifle (PhD)

Samuel Kifle (PhD),  Interim President   (Since Sept 2023 – )

Dr. Samuel Kifle (Sept 2023 – )
Prof. Tassew woldehanna (Feb 2018 – Aug 2023)
Prof. Admasu Tsegaye (Apr 2011 – Nov 2017)
Prof. Andreas Eshete (Jan 2003 – Mar 2011)
Prof. Eshetu Wencheko (Jun 2001 – Dec 2002)
Prof. Mogessie Ashenafi (Dec 1995 – May 2000)
Prof. Alemayehu Tefera (Mar 1992 – Feb 1993)
Dr. Abiy Kifle (Mar 1985 – Jun 1991)
Dr. Duri mohammed (Mar 1977 – Mar 1985) (Feb 1993 – Nov 1995)
Dr. Taye Gulilat (Aug 1974 – Feb 1977)
Dr. Aklilu Habtie (Apr 1969 – May 1974)
Dej. Kassa Wolde Mariam (Jul 1962 – Mar 1969)
Dr. Lucien Matte (Sep 1952 – Jun 1962)