Overview
Established in 2002, the Jaamacadda Banaadir (Benadir University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Mogadishu (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Banaadir. This institution also has branch campuses in Afgoi, Kismayo and Jowhar. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacadda Banaadir (BU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Somali higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Jaamacadda Banaadir (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 22-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 50-59% making this Somali higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BU 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
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non-profit
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very small-sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | Jaamacadda Banaadir  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعـــة بنـــادر |
| Name (English) | Benadir University |
| Acronym | BU |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Motto | Cultivating Human Talents |
| Colours | Blue and green |
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University Location
| Address | Afgoi Road, Opposite of Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Mogadishu 252 Banaadir Somalia |
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+252 (1) 857 537 |
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+252 (5) 920 287 |
| Other locations | Afgoi, Kismayo and Jowhar |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Jaamacadda Banaadir's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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