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University of Somalia

country rank  9
world rank  11012

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Overview

Founded in 2005, the Jaamacadda Soomaaliya (University of Somalia) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Mogadishu (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Banaadir. This institution also has a branch campus in Ceelasha Biyaha. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacadda Soomaaliya (UNISO) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Somali higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Jaamacadda Soomaaliya (UNISO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 19-year-old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 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. UNISO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Somalia's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of Somalia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Somalia' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of Somalia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Somalia
Name (Non Latin) جامعة الصومال‎
Acronym UNISO
Founded 2005
Motto Mustaqbal Ifaya
A Brighter future
Colours Green
Video Presentation

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Campus Location

Address Digfeer-Banaadir Hospital Road, Zone K, KM4, Hodan District
Mogadishu
98028 Banaadir
Somalia
University of Somalia Phone Number +252 (61) 700 3700
University of Somalia Fax Number +252
Other locations Ceelasha Biyaha

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Somalia's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Somalia's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Somalia's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Somalia.

University of Somalia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Somalia's admission information.

University of Somalia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Somalia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Somalia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Somalia's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


University of Somalia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of Somalia's Admission Office Admission Office

Industrial Road near the PEACE HOTEL Howlwadag District
Mogadishu
612277993


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Somalia.

University of Somalia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Somalia has an enrollment range of 8,000-8,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


University of Somalia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Somalia's Control Type Control Type

University of Somalia is a private higher education institution.


University of Somalia's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Somalia is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Somalia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Somalia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


University of Somalia is Islamic Religious Affiliation

University of Somalia has a Islamic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Somalia's main facilities:


University of Somalia's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of Somalia's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Somalia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Somalia's main services:


University of Somalia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of Somalia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Somalia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


University of Somalia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Somalia's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Somalia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Somalia is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2009


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of University of Somalia's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of University of Somalia's official affiliations and memberships to higher education-related organizations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).


Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Somalia 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Somalia's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Somalia's Facebook page University of Somalia's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of Somalia's Twitter page University of Somalia's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Somalia's YouTube channel University of Somalia's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Somalia's Instagram page University of Somalia's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Somalia's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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