Universal Medical Collage is a pioneer private owned health sciences college in Ethiopia. It was established and commenced its operation in 2002 G.c (1995 E.C.) with an initial outlay of birr 1.6 million. It was established to alleviate the shortage of skilled man power in the country particularly in the health sector both in governmental and non-governmental organizations. The college primarily started its services in diploma program in clinical nursing and pharmacy. In 2006 G.C (1998 E.C), it advanced its services to degree program in the fields Clinical Nursing, Pharmacy and Public health officer.