Debre Markos University Burie Campus is located in Burie Town, Kebele 03, about 112 km from the main campus in Debre Markos. The campus started its teaching and learning activities, research work, and community service in 2006 E.C.
The campus offers first-degree programs in 13 regular and 4 extension fields. It also provides online teaching for 1 regular program and 9 extension programs.
There are suitable facilities and environments for teaching and learning both within and outside the campus.
The campus has a seedling station where various edible and non-edible species of seedlings are cultivated. Currently, activities such as coffee, wheat, and maize production, poultry and livestock rearing, honey production, and similar practices are being carried out. These activities are primarily used to provide students with practical lessons and also serve as a source of income for the University.
Various banks and agro-processing industries in Burie Town provide suitable opportunities for students to gain practical experience.
In terms of research and community service, the campus conducts various problem-solving studies based on the needs and interests of the local community. It provides services to the people of Burie and surrounding areas. For example, improved mango and avocado seedlings, cultivated at the seedling station by Horticulture and Plant Science instructors and other responsible staff, are distributed to the local community.
In terms of community service, various training programs on a wide range of topics, tailored to the interests and needs of the local community, have been provided and continue to be offered.
Given the favorable conditions in Burie Town and the surrounding area instructors and students engage in externship and internship activities, respectively, which serve as notable examples.
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