Welcome to the College of Natural Resource & Environmental Science at Oda Bultum University. The college offers critical science-based knowledge, technology, and leadership to educate and inspire graduates and society in sustainable resource management. Recognized for excellence, our innovative faculty influence policy and foster student growth through research and field experiences. As a land-grant institution, we are committed to providing practical education in the sciences.
Students in the College of Natural Resources & Environmental Science at the University of Oda Bultum have access to diverse field experiences in various natural environments, including forests, rangelands, and conservation areas. This hands-on education enhances graduates’ employability, as employers value the practical skills and broadened perspectives students bring to the workplace. The college offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, promoting passion and interest among students, which translates into greater professional success.
The College of Natural Resources and Environment Science focuses on valued resources like water, soil, trees, and wildlife, aiming to prepare future professionals such as foresters and environmentalists. It emphasizes sustainability as essential for both environmental and business strategies, aligning with global cultural trends and appealing to students. The college promotes knowledge necessary for maintaining clean air, water, productive soil, and diversity, training leaders who can address ecological and economic challenges. Their research targets pressing issues in resource conservation and sustainable management.
The College of Natural Resources and Environmental Science is dedicated to critical issues such as ecosystem preservation, biodiversity, and enhancing water, energy, and economic security. It advances sustainability science while educating students to become future advocates and leaders in natural resource sustainability.
The College of Natural Resources and Environmental Science was established to meet the increasing demand for graduates equipped to tackle complex environmental and resource challenges. It offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate program aimed at preparing students for professional roles that align with Ethiopia’s National Strategic Plan for sustainability. The institution also responds to a rising need for research and graduate programs focused on creating safe and healthy living and working environments.
The college offers five undergraduate programs (BSc in Biodiversity and Ecotourism Management, Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, and Soil Resource and Watershed Management) and two postgraduate programs (MSc in Agroforestry and Soil Resource Management and Integrated Watershed Management), focusing on producing competent graduates demanding both local and national interests.
The college’s mission is to produce competent graduates, engage in problem-solving research, and offer demand driven and transformative community services.
The vision of the college is to become the leading center of excellence in Natural Resource and Environmental Science Management in the country and East Africa by 2035.
Husen Yusuf (Assitant Professor)
Dean, College of Natural Resource and Environmental Science