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  • Hormuud University
  • Jaamacadda Hormuud
  • (جامعة هرمود)
Other name
HU
TypePrivate
Established2010
AccreditationMinistry of Education (Somalia)
Academic staff
194+
Undergraduates1,142+
Postgraduates625+
Address
Wadajir district
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Campus4 Different Campuses in Mogadishu
Colours
  •    
  • Green & Blue
Affiliations
Websitehu.edu.so

Hormuud University (HU), a private, non-profit institution in Mogadishu, Somalia, focuses on engineering and technology in its innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Overview

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Hormuud University, a private, non-profit institution, offers innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programs focusing on engineering and technology.[1][2] Established in 2010 by Hormuud Telecom, the university aims to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in Somalia amidst the destruction of educational facilities and public assets following the 1991 central government collapse.[3][4]

Faculties

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The university's faculties are:[5]

Undergraduate

  • Faculty of Engineering.
  • Faculty of Computer Science & IT.
  • Faculty of Economics & Management Sciences.
  • Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.
  • Faculty of Geoscience & Environment.
  • Faculty of Shari'a & Leadership.
  • Faculty of Agriculture.

Postgraduate

  • Master of International Relations and Politics.
  • Master of Business Administration in Islamic Banking.
  • Master of Business Administration In HRM.
  • Master of Finance.
  • Master of Economics.
  • Master of Public Health.
  • Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
  • Master of Education.
  • Master of Computer Science.
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA).
  • Master of Public Administration.
  • Master of Project Management.
  • Master in Health Care Management.

Campus

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Hormuud University's main campus in Mogadishu, Somalia, boasts modern facilities like halls, laboratories, libraries, and student activity areas.[6]

Partnerships

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There are various types of partnerships:[7]

International Organizations

Hormuud University is a member of the following international associations:

International Universities Partnerships

Hormuud University has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with several international institutions to enhance research and academic exchange. the following:[8]

  • University of Malaya, Malaysia.
  • Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
  • IUBAT, Bangladesh.
  • Khartoum University, Sudan.
  • KTO Karatay University, Turkey.
  • Konya Food and Agriculture University, Turkey.
  • Ankara University, Turkey.
  • Uludag University, Turkey.
  • Sharda University, India.
  • Lovely Professional University (LPU) India.
  • Shenyang Aerospace University, China.
  • Dhurakij Pundit University.
  • Professional Evaluation Certification Board (PECB).

National partnerships[9]

  • Association of Somali Universities (ASU).
  • Hormuud Telecom.
  • Hormuud Salaam Foundation.
  • Salaam Somali Bank.
  • Benadir Electric Company (BECO).
  • UBC (Coca-Cola) Somalia.
  • Buruuj Construction and Real Estate Company.
  • Somali Research & Education Network (SomaliREN).
  • Tabaarak ICT Solutions.

Accreditation

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Hormuud University is registered as a private,[10] non-profit higher education institution under the Ministry of Education (Somalia).[11]

See also

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List of universities in Somalia

References

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  1. ^ "Hormuud proud to support literature and learning, as the 6th annual Mogadishu International Book Fair concludes". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  2. ^ PECB. "PECB - PECB signs a partnership agreement with Hormuud University". pecb.com. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  3. ^ "List of IAU Members - IAU". www.iau-aiu.net. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  4. ^ "Hormuud Salaam Foundation Hosts Annual Ramadan Quran Competition at Ali Jimale Mosque in Mogadishu". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  5. ^ "Hormuud University". Times Higher Education (THE). 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  6. ^ admin (2024-01-12). "Hormuud University Receives Excellence in Education Award 2024 by International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE)". International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-tertiary and Higher Education. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  7. ^ ""Recognition of Somali Universities"" (PDF).
  8. ^ "HU | International Partnerships". hu.edu.so. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  9. ^ "Hormuud University | HESD - Higher Education for Sustainable Development portal". archive.iau-hesd.net. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  10. ^ "Hormuud University rolls out coursework programme for PhD students | Somali Observatory for Humanitarian Affairs". 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  11. ^ "Hormuud University – GUNi Network". Retrieved 2024-12-16.