The Federal Education and Training Authority revoked licenses of 52 private colleges for failure to comply with regulatory standards.
The Federal Education and Training Authority (ETA) announced the license revocations last week. Among the affected institutions are Leadstar College of Business and Leadership, Sri Sai College, International Leadership College, Ibex Hotel and Tourism College, Abyssinia Business and Economics College, and Afran Qallo College.
Officials say the higher education institutions ignored repeated warnings over the past year and a half to comply with registration requirements and address quality issues.
The Authority called on regional and city administrations to ensure the institutions immediately cease providing higher education services to prevent further harm to students and the public. It also urged authorities to investigate any damages already caused and to take necessary legal corrective measures.
The notice does not address the fate of students who were enrolled in the now-defunct institutions.
The license revocations represent a significant regulatory enforcement action in Ethiopia's private higher education sector. Private colleges have proliferated in recent years as demand for tertiary education has grown, but the government has increasingly focused on maintaining quality standards across the sector. The move affects thousands of students and reflects broader efforts by education authorities to ensure compliance with registration requirements and academic quality measures.
