Hormuud University

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  • Hormuud University
  • Jaamacadda Hormuud
  • (جامعة هرمود)
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Other name
Abb. HU
TypePrivate, non-profit
Established2010
AccreditationMinistry of Education, Higher Education and Culture (Somalia)
Academic affiliations
AAU of Ghana
AARU of Jordan
IAU of France
LUCM of Malaysia
IUBAT of Bangladesh
KU of Sudan
AU of Turkey
SU of India
SAU of China
Academic staff
194+
Undergraduates1,142+
Postgraduates625+
Address
Wadajir District
,
Mogadishu, Benadir
,
Somalia
Campus3 campuses in Mogadishu and 1 campus in KM-13 (TRE DISHA)
LanguageSomali and English
Colors    Green & blue
Websitehu.edu.so

Hormuud University is a private, non-profit higher education institution located in Mogadishu, Somalia. While offering innovative undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the university places a strong emphasis on engineering and technology.

Overview[edit]

Hormuud University, established in 2010 by Hormuud Telecom,[1] aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in engineering and technology in Somalia amidst the destruction of educational facilities and public assets following 1991's central government collapse.[2] The university is a member of several organizations, local, regional and international.[3][4]

Faculties[edit]

The university's faculties are:

Undergraduate[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

Campus in KM-13 (TRE DISHA)

Hormuud University's main campus in Mogadishu, Somalia, boasts modern facilities like halls, laboratories, libraries, and student activity areas.[5]

Partnerships[edit]

There are various types of partnerships:[6]

International Organisations[edit]

Hormuud University is a member of the following international associations:

International universities partnerships[edit]

Hormuud University has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with several international institutions to enhance research and academic exchange. the following:[9]

National partnerships[edit]

Hormuud University has partnered with several local association institutions for research and academic exchange. These include the following:

  • 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[edit]

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

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Hormuud proud to support literature and learning, as the 6th annual Mogadishu International Book Fair concludes". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  2. ^ "List of IAU Members - IAU". www.iau-aiu.net. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  3. ^ "Hormuud Salaam Foundation Hosts Annual Ramadan Quran Competition at Ali Jimale Mosque in Mogadishu". Garowe Online. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  4. ^ "Hormuud University". Times Higher Education (THE). 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  5. ^ 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 2024-06-05.
  6. ^ "HU | International Partnerships". hu.edu.so. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  7. ^ "Hormuud University | HESD - Higher Education for Sustainable Development portal". archive.iau-hesd.net. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  8. ^ "Hormuud University – GUNi Network". Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  9. ^ "Hormuud University rolls out coursework programme for PhD students | Somali Observatory for Humanitarian Affairs". 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  10. ^ PECB. "PECB - PECB signs a partnership agreement with Hormuud University". pecb.com. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  11. ^ "Recognition of Somali Universities" (PDF). mustaqbalmedia.net. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2024-06-05.

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