Overview
Founded in 2008, the Jaamacada Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya (University of Southern Somalia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Baidoa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Bay. This institution also has a branch campus in Bardaale. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacada Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya (UB) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Somali higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Jaamacada Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya (UB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 16-year-old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Somali higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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public
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non-profit
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very small-sized
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moderately selective
University Profile
| Name (English) | University of Southern Somalia  |
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| Name | University of Southern Somalia |
| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة جنوب الصومال |
| Acronym | UB |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Motto | Better Education for A Better Future |
| Colours | Navy blue |
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n.a.; please submit an official University of Southern Somalia general video presentation. |
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| Address | Lugabaxsi Street Baidoa 25215 Bay Somalia |
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+252 (1) 550 2311 |
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+252 (1) 558 3379 |
| Other locations | Bardaale |
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