College of Natural and Computational
Sciences

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Overview

Rodas Ezezew
Rodas Ezezew (PhD)
Dean
College of Natural & Computational Science
Academic Unit
CNCS
Dire Dawa University
Dean's Message

Advancing Science, Computation & Innovation

Welcome to College of Natural and Computational Sciences webpage. The college has got the current name, College of Natural and Computational Sciences after it has evolved through a series of expansions and re-organizations to discharge quality of education and services to the community. College faculties are working in harmony towards the achievement of the set vision and missions of the college. The college aspires to be the best higher learning institution by producing competent graduates who can bring a difference by engaging themselves in prior agenda of the country (poverty reduction).

It aims to produce competent graduates capable of addressing national priorities including poverty reduction and technological development.

7
Departments
26
Specializations
19+
Laboratories
Core Departments
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Statistics
Geology
Sport Science
Established 2006

Excellence in Science & Innovation

Founded as one of the cornerstone faculties of Dire Dawa University, the College of Natural and Computational Sciences (CNCS) has evolved from a small inaugural group into a powerhouse of scientific research and education.

With over 7,000 graduates to date, we are dedicated to producing a skilled workforce that tackles national development challenges through problem-solving research and demand-driven community services.

2,989Active Students
183Academic Staff
26M.Sc. Programs

Advanced Facilities & Labs

Equipping students with industry-standard practical skills.

12 Natural Science Labs

Dedicated spaces for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (4 labs each).

7 Computer Labs

Modern computing environments for Statistics and Math modeling.

High-End Instrumentation

Access to HPLC, FTIR, AAS, and UV-Vis for advanced research.