Overview
Established in 1998, the Jaamacadda Camuud (Amoud University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Borama (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Somaliland. This institution also has a branch campus in Hargeisa City. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Somaliland, Jaamacadda Camuud (AU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Somali higher education institution. Jaamacadda Camuud (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 26-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. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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averagely selective
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة عمود  |
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| Name | Jaamacadda Camuud |
| Name (English) | جامعة عمود |
| Acronym | AU |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Motto | Aqoontu waa iftiin Knowledge is light |
| Colours | White and green |
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| Address | Amoud Valley Borama 252 63 Somaliland Somalia |
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+252 (63) 445 4004 |
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+252 (63) 614 144 |
| Other locations | Hargeisa City |
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