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Puntland State University

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world rank  12141

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Overview

Founded in 2004, the Jaamacadda Puntland State University (Puntland State University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Garoowe (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Nugal. This institution also has a branch campus in Galkacyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacadda Puntland State University (PSU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Somali higher education institution. Jaamacadda Puntland State University (PSU) 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 20-year-old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Somali higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Puntland State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Puntland State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Puntland State University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Puntland State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Puntland State University
Name (Non Latin) جامعة ولاية بونتلاند
Acronym PSU
Founded 2004
Motto PSU is an Agent of Change
Colours Blue light
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Campus Location

Address Abdirizak Haji Husein Raod, Near Garowe General Hospital
Garoowe
Nugal
Somalia
Puntland State University Phone Number +252 90 794 076
Puntland State University Fax Number +252
Other locations Galkacyo

Puntland State University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Puntland State University'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 Puntland State University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Puntland State University'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 Puntland State University.

Puntland State University: 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)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Puntland State University's admission information.

Puntland State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Puntland State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Puntland State University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Puntland State University's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Puntland State University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Puntland State University's Admission Office Admission Office



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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Puntland State University.

Puntland State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Puntland State University has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Puntland State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Puntland State University's Control Type Control Type

Puntland State University is a public higher education institution.


Puntland State University's Entity Type Entity Type

Puntland State University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Puntland State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Puntland State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Trimesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Puntland State University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Puntland State University's main facilities:


Puntland State University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Puntland State University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Puntland State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Puntland State University's main services:


Puntland State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Puntland State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Puntland State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Puntland State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Puntland State University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Puntland State University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Puntland State University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Puntland State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Somali Research and Education Network (SomalirEN)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • UbuntuNet Alliance

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Puntland State University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Puntland State University's Facebook page Puntland State University's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

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YouTube YouTube

Puntland State University's YouTube channel Puntland State University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Puntland State University's Instagram page Puntland State University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Puntland State University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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