Dr. Mulatu Teshome - Graduated in 1977, former President of Ethiopia, known for his contributions to Ethiopian politics and governance.
Dr. Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher - Graduated in 1970, renowned environmentalist and General Manager of the Environmental Protection Authority of Ethiopia, recognized for his work in biodiversity and environmental protection.
Dr. Gebisa Ejeta - Graduated in 1973, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (2009) for his work on sustainable agriculture and food security in Africa.
Dr. Aklilu Lemma - Graduated in 1959, noted for his discovery of the use of endod (a plant) in controlling schistosomiasis, a major public health issue in Africa.