Faculties
Twelve undergraduate faculties and the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Faculty of Education
Formerly Lafoole College (est. 1963), the Faculty trains teachers through undergraduate programmes that blend academic knowledge with practical classroom experience.
Est. 1963 · Explore faculty
Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Founded in 1972 as a landmark in Somali medical education, producing qualified professionals to serve the community’s health needs.
Est. 1972 · Explore faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences and Tropical Medicine
Dedicated to training skilled health professionals and advancing tropical medicine to serve the healthcare needs of the Somali community.
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Faculty of Engineering
Established in 1974, offering Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Architectural Engineering and producing innovative, ethical and responsible engineers.
Est. 1974 · Explore faculty
Faculty of Law
Rooted in the 1954 Institute of Law, the Faculty integrates theory and practice to develop competent, responsible legal professionals for Somalia.
Est. 1954 · Explore faculty
Faculty of Economic and Management Science
One of SNU’s largest faculties, leading in economics, finance, statistics and management to advance the nation’s human resource development.
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Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science
One of the oldest faculties of SNU, preparing graduates to address Somalia’s agricultural development and environmental challenges.
Est. 1971 · Explore faculty
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry
Established in 1973, offering Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry and serving Somalia’s vital livestock and rural community sectors.
Est. 1973 · Explore faculty
Faculty of Sharia and Islamic Studies
Established in 1978 as Somalia’s first faculty dedicated to Islamic Sharia, Islamic Studies and the Arabic language, preparing scholars and educators.
Est. 1978 · Explore faculty
Faculty of Languages
Offering Arabic, English and Somali, building bridges between Somali culture and the world’s languages and civilisations.
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Faculty of Social Science
Established in 2020, a hub for journalism, political science, sociology and social work, fostering critical thinking and ethical values.
Est. 2020 · Explore faculty
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Established in 1985 and re-established in 2020, the University’s hub for master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas and research.
Est. 1985 · Explore faculty
Faculty of Science
Home of the Applied Chemistry Department, which in 2026 was awarded a Mitacs research project on air pollution with Toronto Metropolitan University.
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