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University of Health Sciences

country rank  25
world rank  12164

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Overview

Founded in 2000, the Jaamacadda Culuumta Cafimadka (University of Health Sciences) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bosaso (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bari. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacadda Culuumta Cafimadka (UOHS) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Somali higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Jaamacadda Culuumta Cafimadka (UOHS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 24-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 70-79% making this Somali higher education organization a moderately selective institution. UOHS 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Health Sciences's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of Health Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Health Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of Health Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Health Sciences
Name (Non Latin) جامعة العلوم الطبية
Acronym UOHS
Founded 2000
Motto Towards a better health.
Colours Green and orange
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Campus Location

Address Opposite to Bosaso Public sec. school, Airport Road
Bosaso
Bari
Somalia
University of Health Sciences Phone Number +252 907 729 584
University of Health Sciences Fax Number +252

University of Health Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 Health Sciences'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 Health Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Health Sciences: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Health Sciences's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 Health Sciences'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 Health Sciences.

University of Health Sciences: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 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 Health Sciences's admission information.

University of Health Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Health Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Health Sciences a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Health Sciences's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


University of Health Sciences's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of Health Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office

Ground floor, opposite to Bosaso Public Secondary School, Airport Road
Bosaso 25290
00252907729584
00252907619066

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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 Health Sciences.

University of Health Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Health Sciences has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


University of Health Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Health Sciences's Control Type Control Type

University of Health Sciences is a private higher education institution.


University of Health Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Health Sciences is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Health Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Health Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


University of Health Sciences is Islamic Religious Affiliation

University of Health Sciences 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 Health Sciences's main facilities:


University of Health Sciences's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

At Jaamacadda Culuumta Cafimadka, there is a single library located on the main campus.

At present, the library offers access to more than 5,500 textbooks that are readily available on the shelves.

In addition to the textbooks and recommended reading materials assigned for each course offered at the University, the library houses an expanding collection of research monographs, reports, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and other relevant resources.

The library currently employs two librarians to manage its operations.

The yearly expenditure for the library amounts to $7,000.


University of Health Sciences's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Health Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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

Jaamacadda Culuumta Cafimadka offers football as one of its sport activities.


University Services

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


University of Health Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Jaamacadda Culuumta Cafimadka offers a variety of financial aids to its students, including:

  • Student Scholarships
  • Student Grants
  • Work Opportunities

University of Health Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Jaamacadda Culuumta Cafimadka offers the following exchange programs and study abroad opportunities:

  • Exchange of students/staff agreements with 3 countries
  • Exchange programs are currently up to 3 months in duration
  • Summer programs

University of Health Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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

Jaamacadda Culuumta Cafimadka provides one online course:

  • Masters of Public Health

University of Health Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Health Sciences'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 Health Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2012


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize University of Health Sciences as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

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

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Health Sciences's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Tuning Africa
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Puntland Universities forum
  • Association of Somali Universities (ASU)
  • Somali Research and Educational Network (SomaliREN)
  • Association of Arab Private Universities

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 Health Sciences '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 Health Sciences's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Health Sciences's Facebook page University of Health Sciences's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of Health Sciences's Twitter page University of Health Sciences's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Health Sciences's YouTube channel University of Health Sciences's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Health Sciences's Instagram page University of Health Sciences's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Health Sciences's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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Wikipedia

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