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Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed

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world rank  11973

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Overview

Founded in 1971, the Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed (Somali National University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Mogadishu (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Banaadir. This institution also has branch campuses in Bosaso, Garowe and Dhusamareb. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed (SNU) is a coeducational Somali higher education institution. Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed (SNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 53-year-old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Somali higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Control Typepublic

Entity

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) الجامعة الوطنية الصومالية
Name (English) Somali National University
Acronym SNU
Founded 1971 Origins date back to 1954
Motto Our unity is our strength
Colours Blue and white
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University Location

Address Jidka Afgooye
Mogadishu
66002 Banaadir
Somalia
Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed Phone Number +252 (1) 866 002
Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed Fax Number +252 (1) 866 002
Other locations Bosaso, Garowe and Dhusamareb

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed'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 Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed'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 Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed.

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed: 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)
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Admissions

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Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Admission Office Admission Office

Columbia Rd, Hamar Weyne, P.O Box 15
Mogadishu 6605
(1) 866 002


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Size and Profile

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Size and Profile

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Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Control Type Control Type

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed is a public higher education institution.


Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Entity Type Entity Type

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed is a non-profit higher education institution.


Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

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University Facilities

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Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Housing University Housing

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Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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



University Services

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Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

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Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1971


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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of Somali Universities (ASU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)

Academic Structure

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