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SNU and the University of Palermo Discuss Strengthening Cooperation in Higher Education and Postgraduate Studies

Jaamacadda Ummadda iyo Jaamacadda Palermo oo Ka Wada Hadlay Xoojinta Iskaashiga Tacliinta Sare iyo Daraasaadka Sare

Palermo, Italy, 8 May 2026:- Somali National University (SNU) held an important meeting with the senior management of the University of Palermo (UNIPA), led by the Rector of Somali National University and the Rector of the University of Palermo.

The meeting focused on strengthening academic cooperation between the two universities, particularly the development and support of SNU’s Postgraduate Faculty, in order to increase the quality of and opportunities for higher education in the country.

During the meeting, the two sides held in-depth discussions on matters important to the development of higher education, including:

Raising the quality and standard of the Master’s programmes offered by Somali National University.

Introducing joint PhD programmes run in partnership by the two universities.

Strengthening research and academic cooperation between lecturers and researchers on both sides.

Improving the quality of higher education and preparing Somali scholars with knowledge and skills that meet international standards.

The two universities also stressed the importance of further expanding cooperation in research, knowledge exchange and the development of educational opportunities for students and lecturers.

The cooperation between Somali National University and the University of Palermo reflects the commitment of both institutions to advancing knowledge and research and to building the capacity of a new generation of Somali scholars.

English translation of the original published on snu.edu.so in Somali (Af-Soomaali).

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