Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya

country rank	14
world rank	11516

University Overview

Established in 1993, Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya (Indian Ocean University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Mogadishu (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Banaadir. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Galkayo. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Minister of Education, Somalia, Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya (IOU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya (IOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 26 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Somali higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya
Name	جامعة المحيط الهندي
Name	Indian Ocean University
Acronym	IOU
Founded	1993
Motto	Educating Tomorrow's Leaders
Colours	Blue, gold and burgundy
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University Location

Address	Km 4 Madina Mogadishu (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 5544 Banaadir Somalia
T	+252 (1) 858 377
F	+252 (1) 930 204
Other locations	Galkayo

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)
International students Int'l student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	60-70%
Admission Office	KM4 Madina Mogadishu 5544 +252 (1) 235 499 (1) 858 377

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	2,000-2,999
Academic Staff	50-99
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Not reported
Sport Facilities	Not reported

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Minister of Education, Somalia

Year of first Accreditation

1993

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

World Engagement Institute (WEInstitute)
UNIDO
IFAD

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

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Open Education Consortium

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Site last updated: Sunday, 21 April 2019

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