Bahir Dar, one of the nation’s largest cities, the source of the Blue Nile and being on the shores of Lake Tana, the largest lake in Africa, is the ideal location for the study of natural sciences. The College of Science of Bahir Dar University (BDU) is located just southeast of the Bahir Dar city within the main campus of the university along with other colleges, faculties and institutes.

The College of Science is dedicated to fostering a research-intensive environment that promotes scientific inquiry and outreach. Our programs prepare students for careers as scientific and research professionals and for careers as teachers of science and mathematics. Outstanding faculty members teach courses and conduct research in biological sciences, chemistry, industrial chemistry, geosciences, mathematics, physics and statistics. The college is currently running 5 MSc programs in different specializations in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Material Sciences and one PhD program in Space Physics.