Mekelle Institute of Technology
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| Established: | November 2002 |
| Location: | Mekelle, Ethiopia |
| Website: | http://www.mekit.net |
Mekelle Institute of Technology is located at Ainalem, 5 kilometers outside of Mek'elle, the capital of the Tigrai Region of Ethiopia.
Mekelle Institute of Technology(MIT)'s mission is is to provide high quality education, training and research in the areas of science and technology to produce qualified professionals that can apply their knowledge and skills in the country's development. [1]
Mekelle Institute of Technology raises funds from non-governmental organizations and individuals who support the mission and objectives of the Institute. Tigrai Development Association, its supporters and REST have provided the initial funds for the launching of the Institute. As a result of the unstinting efforts made by the Provisional Governing Board to obtain technical and financial assistance, the Institute has so far secured financial and material support as well as pledges of sponsorship for 50 students, covering their tuition fees, room and board up to graduation. The Institute has also been able to create linkages with some universities and colleges in the United States of America, which have provided manpower and material support to the Institute. The institute is governed by a provisional governing board. The institute has graduated its first batch 142 students on 7th of July, 2007. Currently the campus is teaching around 300 students attending in Engineering faculty. [2]
