The Science Shared Campus was established with the aim of becoming a distinguished institution for exceptionally talented students, who would later become accomplished scientists and engineers in Ethiopia. These students are expected to actively participate in research and innovative endeavors, contributing to the nation's long-desired goal of industrialization. Throughout its formal educational programs and extracurricular activities, the campus is dedicated to helping students realize this vision. From the selection process to preparing students for the national exam (SSLE), the campus consistently strives to instill scientific and innovative mindsets in students, enabling them to excel both locally and globally. The success of this approach is evident as over 80% of the campus's first graduates have received international scholarships and are currently pursuing higher education at top-ranked technology universities abroad. The second batch of graduates has also been awarded scholarships from reputable academic institutions, both domestically and internationally.

Establishment of the science shared campus

Dr. Alemayheu G/Gheyyaw proposed a collaborative effort between the Addis Ababa Education Bureau, the Ethiopian Gelfand Family Charitable Trust, and the leadership of the then Kotebe University College to establish the City Science Center. This idea aligned with the ongoing efforts led by Mr. Dilamo Otore, the head of the Addis Ababa Education Bureau at the time, to create a shared science campus within the university college. Consequently, the initiative was launched, bringing all these stakeholders together to work towards a common goal. In 2008, the education program was initiated through a knowledge-sharing exchange held in Israel. The event brought together education bureau leaders, university presidents from various regions, and even Ato Shiferau Shgute, the former Minister of Education in Ethiopia.