Ethiopia opted to expand higher education, on the premise that education is a weapon to eradicate poverty. In recognition to this fundamental principle, 11 new universities have been established in the second Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP II). Injibara University was established as one of these universities. The cornerstone of the university was laid down on the 8th February 2015 in the presence of His Excellency Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. It then officially established by the Council of Ministers on 4th November 2015.