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215 articles from 2017 to 2026

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Jobs & Careers

Job Opportunities – University Lecturers

Somali National University (SNU) announces to all Somali academics who meet the requirements set out below that 8 university lecturer positions are vacant across four…

Student Success

71 SNU Law Graduates Pass the Somali Bar Examination

The management of Somali National University congratulated all professionals who passed the Somali Bar Examination, in particular 71 graduates of the University’s Faculty of Law. The SNU graduates were among…

Partnerships

SNU and Mogadishu University Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Somali National University and Mogadishu University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in research, training, knowledge exchange and the development of higher education. The agreement reflects both…

Partnerships

SNU and the World Fund for Development and Planning Sign MoU

Somali National University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Fund for Development and Planning (WFDP), laying the foundation for lasting cooperation in higher education, research, academic capacity building…

Student Life

Faculty of Law Wins the CARTAN Cup 2026

The CARTAN Cup 2026 inter-faculty football tournament concluded with the Faculty of Law lifting the trophy after defeating the Faculty of Economics 6–5 on penalties. The final ended 0–0 in…

News

SNU Holds Meeting on Improving Staff Quality

Mogadishu, 2 July 2026 – Somali National University (SNU) held a large meeting bringing together the University’s senior management, lecturers, directors, heads of units and University staff as a whole. The…

Events

SNU Recognises Volunteers of the EACON 2025 Conference

Somali National University hosted a ceremony honouring the volunteers and members who played a visible role in organising and delivering the East African Community conference, EACON 2025. Certificates of appreciation…

Research

SNU Takes Part in the SHARE-AFRICA Closing Workshop in Italy

Somali National University participated in the closing workshop of SHARE-AFRICA (Science Hub for Advanced Research and Education with Africa), a cooperation project between Italian and African universities strengthening higher education,…

Community

Health Students Join World Blood Donor Day Campaign

On 14 June, World Blood Donor Day, the University’s Faculty of Health (Kulliyadda Caafimaadka) and the National Blood Bank jointly organised a blood donation campaign in which SNU health students…

News

Rector Chairs Joint Meeting of SNU Senior Management

Mogadishu, Somalia – 16 April 2026: The Rector of Somali National University (SNU), Prof. Maxaayaa, chaired the joint meeting of the University’s senior management, which focused on the presentation of the work…

Research

CURIOUS Project Launched at SNU

The CURIOUS Project was formally launched on 26 January 2026 at Somali National University’s KM4 campus, initiating a strategic academic partnership between Somali National University, East Africa University (EAU), Karolinska…

Announcements

STAFF (LECTURER) EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

Somali National University (SNU) – University of Helsinki (UH) Academic Years 2025–2028 The Faculty of Education at Somali National University (SNU) is pleased to announce an internal call for applications…

Announcements

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Erasmus+ Exchange Programme

Somali National University (SNU) – University of Helsinki (UH) Academic Years 2025–2028 The Faculty of Education at Somali National University (SNU) is pleased to announce an internal call for applications…

Announcements

Postgraduate Study Announcement

Somali National University (SNU), in partnership with the Ministry of Endowments & Islamic Affairs, announces to the Somali public the opening of registration for the following Master’s programmes: Programmes offered…

News

New Rector of Somali National University Takes Office

Mogadishu, 18 September 2025 – A handover ceremony for the office of Rector of Somali National University (SNU) was held at the University’s KM4 Campus between Dr. Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed (Dr. Maxamed Maxamuud Maxamed)…

Announcements

Announcement: Master’s Scholarship in Physiotherapy

The Somali National University is offering a Master’s-level scholarship in Physiotherapy. This study opportunity is designed specifically for 15 students who hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree and have at…

Announcements

Admissions Open for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education

The Somali National University is admitting its second intake for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Applicants are required to meet the following requirements: 1- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in subjects…

News

FMS Graduation Ceremony

On September 24, we successfully held the graduation ceremony for the Women, Peace, and Security program, jointly organized by the Ministry of Women and Human Rights of Somalia and the…

News

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Somali National University has introduced an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) which consists of 5 levels, in order to improve the learning capacity by improving their language efficiency of the…

News

SNU Takes Part in the Government Achievements Exhibition

The Somali National University took part in the Government Achievements Exhibition. At the exhibition, the University showcased the achievements it has made over the ten years it has been operating since…

News

BRA, FGS graduation Ceremony

On July 18, we successfully held the graduation ceremony for the Women, Peace, and Security program, jointly organized by the Ministry of Women and Human Rights of Somalia and the…

Announcements

Intensive English Programme

All students wishing to join the English Programme of the Faculty of Languages of the Somali National University are hereby informed that new students are being admitted, with registration closing on 15…

News

Training of Trainees (ToT)

From April 23-31, 2024, the UNDP, in partnership with SNU, concluded an impactful eight-day "Training of Trainers" (ToT) program. This initiative equipped eight lecturers (1 female, 7 male) from BRA…

Announcements

Postgraduate Diploma of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Overview: This One-year postgraduate diploma provides students with advanced training in epidemiology and biostatistics and their application in analyzing major Health issue in Somalia. The program is open to all…

Announcements

Announcement: SNU’s 22nd Graduation Ceremony

19 February 2024, Mogadishu: We hereby inform all students, teachers, parents and the education community of the country that, God willing, the graduation ceremony of the 22nd cohort of the Somali…

Announcements

Important Notice

All students wishing to register for the Intensive English Programme of the Faculty of Languages, Somali National University, are hereby informed that registration of new students will be open from 7…

News

SNU Rector Chairs Meeting of Administrative Directors

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 14 November 2023 – The Rector of the Somali National University, Prof. Hassan Osman Ga’al (Prof. Xasan Cusmaan Gacal), chaired a meeting of the University’s administrative directors.…

Announcements

SNU Invites Bids for a Bulletproof Vehicle

The Somali National University is a public institution with legal personality and administrative, financial and technical autonomy, formally established under Law No. 72 of 7 September 1977, the law of…

Announcements

Programme: Master of Da’wa & Imamate

The Somali National University & the Ministry of Religious Affairs & Endowments are cooperating to offer a Master’s programme leading to the Master’s degree in “Da’wa & Imamate”. The Faculty of Graduate…

News

New Rector of Somali National University Takes Office

Mogadishu, Somalia – 21 October 2023: A ceremony at which the acting Rector of Somali National University (SNU), Prof. Hassan Osman Gacal (Prof. Xasan Cusmaan Gacal), took over office was held today at…

Scholarships

Announcement of Scholarships ABE/SDG 11th Batch

he Federal Ministry of Planning is pleased to share with you the formal announcement of scholarships "the ABE Initiative and SDG Global Leaders" for the 11th Batch. Please share with…

Scholarships

MASTER IN PERFORMING ARTS MANAGEMENT

ITALIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (MAECI) International students only How can I get the MAECI scholarship? 1. Apply for the selections for the Master in Performing Arts Management, please see…

Announcements

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research of Somali National University (SNU) informs the entire education community that, for the 2023/2024 academic year, it has introduced a Postgraduate Diploma in…

Announcements

Master's Degree in Law

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research of Somali National University (SNU) is admitting the third intake of its Law Postgraduate Programme (Master’s Degree in Law) in the specialisation: (LLM in…

Announcements

Master of Public Health

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research of Somali National University (SNU) informs the entire education community that registration has opened for the MPH (Master of Public Health) postgraduate…

Announcements

Announcement: Postgraduate Diploma in Law

Somali National University (SNU) is admitting the 11th intake of the Postgraduate Diploma in Law. The application period closes on 15 April 2023. Applicants are required to meet the following…

Announcements

Announcement: Postgraduate Diploma in Law

Somali National University Faculty of Postgraduate Studies and Research The Faculty of Postgraduate Studies and Research of Somali National University (SNU) is admitting the 11th intake of the…

Scholarships

PhD Programme UNIPhD - call for applications is now open!

Training the next-generation talents” at the University of Padua (Italy), Academic Year 2023/24 | Call deadline 31 January 2023 the global call for applications "UNIPhD - Eight century legacy of…

News

4,026 Students Sit the University Entrance Examination

Mogadishu, 20 September 2022 – The entrance examination of Somali National University (SNU) was held today at the University's centres in the country, namely in the city of Mogadishu and in the federal…

Announcements

Important Announcement: University Entrance Examination Date

All students who have registered with Somali National University (SNU) for the 2022–2023 academic year are hereby informed that the University entrance examination will be held on Tuesday, 20 September…

Announcements

Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research of the Somali National University (SNU) hereby informs the entire academic community that, for the 2022/2023 academic year, it has introduced a new postgraduate…

Announcements

Postgraduate Diploma in Research and Biostatistics

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research of the Somali National University (SNU) hereby informs the entire academic community that, for the 2022/2023 academic year, it has introduced a new postgraduate diploma…

Announcements

Master of Science in Integrated Water Resources Management

Somali National University Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Master of Science in Integrated Water Resources Management The Somali National University (SNU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Water…

Announcements

Notice: Applications for the 2022–2023 Academic Year

All students wishing to join the Somali National University in the 2022–2023 academic year are notified that the application deadline is 15 September 2022. Applications will be accepted from students holding a secondary…

Announcements

Master of Public Health

The Faculty of Postgraduate and Research at Somali National University is now accepting new students for Master of Public Health Program. Please click the link below to find out more…

News

Message on the Occasion of 1 July

I congratulate the entire Somali nation on the occasion of 1 July, which marks the 62nd anniversary of the independence of the southern regions of the country, the union of the northern and southern regions and the…

Academic Success

MoU Between SNU and MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

SOMALI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY and MAKERERE UNIVERSITY have signed a MoU focused on supporting a range of specific academic, research and projects in Uganda and Somalia that advance the respective missions…

Scholarships

Application for Research Students

The Embassy of Japan presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia and has the honor to inform the latter…

Announcements

Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Notice: All lecturers, students, deans, administrators and other staff of the University are notified that the Eid al-Fitr holiday will begin tomorrow, 27 April, and end on 4 May. Everyone is to return on…

Scholarships

FAO-Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme 2022–2023

The following Master of Science degree course is offered in English for the 2022–23 academic year: Food safety and quality engineering (Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences) University The…

General

Research Topics

Research Topics Year: 2023-2024 # Research Topic 1 A Study of Integer Factorization and Modern Cryptography-RSA 2 On solving differential equation by using Laplace Transformation. 3 The Prediction of Future…

Announcements

Notice: Somali National University Entrance Examination

All students who have registered with the Somali National University (SNU) for the 2021–2022 academic year are notified that the SNU entrance examination will be held on Saturday (4 September 2021) at 7:00 a.m.…

Announcements

Notice: Italian Language Classes

The Somali National University (SNU) hereby notifies all SNU students that Italian language classes will begin in September 2021. The courses are open to all staff and students of the SNU faculties. Classes will…

Announcements

Notice: Applications Open for New Students

All students wishing to join the Somali National University in the 2021–2022 academic year are notified that applications will open on 24/07/2021, God willing. NB 1- Students who passed this year's national…

Announcements

Notice: Master of Laws Programme (Master Degree of Law)

The Somali National University is pleased to announce that it is launching its specialised law programme (Master degree of law). The University is launching two specialisation tracks from which students will choose…

News

Congratulations on the Commemoration of 26 June

The Somali National University congratulates the entire Somali nation on the 61st anniversary of the independence of the northern regions of the country The University congratulated the Somali people on the occasion of…

Condolences

Condolences

The administration, lecturers and students of the University extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and relatives of Abdullahi Jama Mohamed (Cabdullahi Jaamac Maxamed), a student of the…

News

SNU Grants Scholarships to Yemeni Refugees in Mogadishu

Somali National University (SNU), building on the fraternal relations between Somalia and Yemen, has extended scholarships to 16 students from among our Yemeni brothers and sisters who have sought…

Announcements

Notice: Registration Deadline for New Students

NOTICE Registration Deadline All students who wish to join Somali National University in the 2020–2021 academic year are informed that applications close on Tuesday, 29 September 2020, at 14:30…

Announcements

Notice: Applications Open for New Students

Notice All students who wish to join Somali National University in the 2020–2021 academic year are informed that applications will open on 3 August 2020, God willing. NB 1- For students who sat the…

Announcements

JADWALKA JUS EE 2020-2021

Maalinta Taariikhda Faahfaahin Bisha Sabti 5.9.2020 Bilowga Casharada September 2020 sabti– Sabti 5/9/2020- 30/1/2021 Xiliga Kowaad September – January October -November Sabti – Isniin 31/10-9/11 /2020 Xiliga 1- Imtaxaanka Bartamaha…

News

University Students and Lecturers Given a 15-Day Break

In implementation of the decision issued by the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia to close all educational institutions in the country from today, Wednesday, the Rector of Somali…

Announcements

SNU Journalism Students Pay Study Visit to the State House

The State House has extended to students of the Faculty of Journalism and Media Studies of Somali National University a study visit in which they learned about the workings of the country's highest…

Announcements

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 2020

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Somali National University is happy to announce its annual conference on Higher Education in Post-Conflict Societies,which will be taking place once again on July 21 -23,…

News

Finland can set an example in promoting learning

Education has not played an important role in Finland's development policy, even though the educational achievements of Finnish children are among the highest in the world. Published 24.08.2019 in Helsinki…

Announcements

Higher Education Conference 2019

The Somali National University is happy to announce its annual conference on Higher Education in Post-Conflict Societies, which will be taking place once again on July 24 -26, 2019 in…

News

SNU 2018 Football Tournament Ended

Final game 2018 SNU has concluded its annual football tournament which is held for the faculties. This year the number of faculties has increased from 7 to 9 faculties. The…

Announcements

SNU Football Tournament 2018

Koobka Kulliyadaha Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed The official SNU football tournament has started, in this tournament the competing teams are the nine faculties of Somali National University compare to seven from…

Announcements

NATIIJADA IMTIXAAN SOO GALIDA SANAD DUGSIYEEDKA 2018-2019

NATIIJADA IMTIXAAN SOO GALIDA SANAD DUGSIYEEDKA 2018-2019 BEERAHA 1 BEERAHA 2 SHARCIGA 1 SHARICGA 2 SAXAAFADA 1 SAXAAFADA 2 INJINEERINKA 1 INJINEERINKA 2 INJINEERINKA 3 DHAQAALAHA 1 DHAQAALAHA 2 CAAFIMAADKA…

News

Applications Open for the 2018–2019 Academic Year

Admission of new students All Somali students are informed that applications to sit the Somali National University entrance examination for the 2018–2019 academic year have opened and will close on 9…

Jobs & Careers

Job opportunity

Somali National University is seeking qualified Lecturers to for the positions listed below at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry. Fishing Industry Food technology Infectious disease II Fish…

Jobs & Careers

Job Opportunity

Somali National University seeks to recruit a qualified person to the position of Lecturer of construction science course, faculty of Engineering. Applicants must be Master or PhD degree holders in…

News

World Environment Day Commerated at SNU

World Environment Day 5th June is world environment day, every year over 143 countries celebrate this day. This year’s heading is PEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION to highlights the danger of plastic…

Academic Success

Conference on Higher Education in Post-Conflict Societies

Higher Education in Post-Conflict Societies RISING TO THE CHALLENGES: RESEARCH, INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT Annual Conference July 24, 25 &26, 2018 Mogadishu, Somalia CALL FOR ABSTRACTS The Somali National University is…

News

SNU receives Gaheyr campus from AMISOM

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Tuesday handed back to the Federal Government, a university which it used as a military base over the last decade. Troops occupied…

Announcements

One-Year Specialised Diploma Programme in Law

All are hereby informed that Somali National University will launch a one-year specialised diploma in law subjects at postgraduate level. Students and the Somali public are informed that anyone…

Jobs & Careers

Job opportunity – Faculty of Economics and

Job title 1 Theories and Principles of economic development 2 Economic Policy Candidate must have his/her Bachelor and Masters degree purely on economics. 3 Research Methodology Research methodology candidate should…

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