Introduction to Mogadishu University:

Introduction: Mogadishu University is a private university in Somalia. It was established in 1997 and its main campus is located in Mogadishu, Somalia.

History:

In June 1997, preparations for the establishment of an educational institution began. In September of the same year, it opened as a non-governmental, non-profit institution of higher learning. In the early days, there were only 6 professors and 200 students. It was located in a private residence in southern Mogadishu. However, due to the outbreak of civil war, the school's property was looted and activities were suspended.

It was later moved to the abandoned school building of Mohammed Ahmed Ali, but was occupied and looted again by local militias.

In the 2005-2006 academic year, with the help of donors, a new campus was built in Yashid and moved here.

School Strength

Student Size: From the initial 200 students, it has grown into one of the larger universities in Somalia and East Africa.

Faculty: Although there is no exact data, from the 6 professors at the time of its establishment, it has now developed a professional teaching team.

International Exchange: Bilateral relations have been established with many international universities such as Aalborg University in Denmark, University of Tromsø in Norway, University of Kansas in the United States, Sana'a University in Yemen, and Open University of Malaysia.

Nature of the institution: Private, non-profit university.

Educational philosophy: Committed to providing high-quality, affordable education, cultivating creative talents committed to peace, good governance and community service, encouraging academic development, promoting social and economic changes, restoring the hope of Somali society, and cultivating talents in line with Somali national values.

Key disciplines: Medicine, engineering, computer science, law, education and other disciplines are all its key development directions, with a high influence in the local area, and have trained a large number of relevant professional talents for the society.

Faculty: Including the School of Islamic Law and Law, the School of Education and Humanities, the School of Economics and Management Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, the School of Political Science and Public Administration, the School of Engineering, the School of Medicine, the School of Agriculture, the School of Veterinary Medicine, and the School of Dentistry.

Ranking: There is no clear data in the internationally renowned ranking system, but it has a high reputation and influence in Somalia and East Africa, and is an important local higher education institution.

Cost: Tuition for some courses is less than $1,000.

Campus environment: It has 6 campuses, distributed in Mogadishu and other parts of Somalia, and each campus has a unique style. The campus has basic teaching facilities such as libraries and laboratories, providing students with good learning conditions. The campus is well-built and has a complete road network and other facilities.