Somali National University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a wide range of disciplines, including medicine, agriculture, science, economics, engineering, education, law, social sciences, Islamic studies, veterinary medicine, health sciences, languages and graduate studies.
Foundation and language programmes
Foundation Programme: English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Compulsory for all undergraduate applicants before beginning their degree studies, unless exempted under the University’s placement policy. Introduced as mandatory for new students from the 2024–2025 academic year; details are available from the Office of the Registrar.
5 levels · US$350 total
Intensive English Program (IEP)
Offered by the Centre for Foreign Languages for professionals and other interested learners. Levels: Beginner, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-intermediate and Advanced; class size 25–30; six contact hours per week.
21-month diploma (six levels) · Registration US$25; US$35/month (weekday), US$50 (weekend)
Swahili Language Programme
Launched in 2026 by the Centre for Foreign Languages to support Somalia’s engagement with the East African Community. Arabic and Swahili classes begin in October.
One academic year
Source: XML faculty pages, Administrative Charges page, Centre for Foreign Languages page; newsletter August 2026
