Overview
Founded in 2005, the Jaamacadda Soomaaliya (University of Somalia) 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 a branch campus in Ceelasha Biyaha. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacadda Soomaaliya (UNISO) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Somali higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Jaamacadda Soomaaliya (UNISO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 19-year-old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Somali higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNISO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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private
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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moderately selective
University Profile
| Name (English) | University of Somalia  |
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| Name | University of Somalia |
| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة الصومال |
| Acronym | UNISO |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Motto | Mustaqbal Ifaya A Brighter future |
| Colours | Green |
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| Address | Digfeer-Banaadir Hospital Road, Zone K, KM4, Hodan District Mogadishu 98028 Banaadir Somalia |
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+252 (61) 700 3700 |
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+252 |
| Other locations | Ceelasha Biyaha |
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