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 large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 54-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.
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| Name | Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed |
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| Name (English) | Somali National University |
| Name (Non Latin) | الجامعة الوطنية الصومالية |
| Acronym | SNU |
| Founded | 1971 Origins date back to 1954 |
| Motto | Our unity is our strength |
| Colours | Blue and white |
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| Address | Jidka Afgooye Mogadishu 66002 Banaadir Somalia |
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(1) 866 002 |
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| Other locations | Bosaso, Garowe and Dhusamareb |
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