MBBS in Somalia: Complete Information, Admission process, Visa, Fees and Scope
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Introduction: MBBS in Somalia is now becoming a popular destination for students who want a medical degree from abroad. Officially known as the Federal Republic of Somalia, a country in the horn of Africa, the name of its capital is Mogadishu.
The location of the country is as such that it extends from south of the Equator northward to the Gulf of Eden. The geopolitical position is equally important because its position is between sub-Saharan Africa and the countries of Arabia and southwestern Asia.
Somalia is a place of civil unrest but still the country has managed to maintain a healthy economy through its telecommunications, money transfer companies and livestock.
With that been said, the country still has some universities that offer plethora of higher education to its local residents. Although, gunfights and war is normal in the country but still these intuitions are managing somehow.
Despite so much of unrest, there are few medical colleges the country has not given upon and it is imparting medical degrees since many years.
We would also like to emphasize that we don’t encourage students to choose Somalia as a country for preferred choice of higher education because it is not completely safe for international students.
Education quality standard in the Somalia medical universities are average and offer decent medical education.
Comparing tuition fees in the Somalia medical universities with other countries, the cost is little less expensive and the quality of education and specializations are almost same.
What is duration of MBBS in Somalia?
The typical MBBS (medical program) program lasts for almost 6 years in Somalia.
Top MBBS colleges in Somalia
S No.
Name of Medical College
1
Aden Adde International University, Mogadishu
2
Mustaqbal University, Mogadishu
3
Jobkey University, Mogadishu
4
University of Hargeisa, Hargeisa
5
Darul Hikma University, Mogadishu
6
Daaru Salam University, Mogadishu
7
Frantz Fanon University, Mogadishu
8
Somaville University, Mogadishu
MBBS in Somalia Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for admission in Somalia MBBS or BDS courses
The aspirant must have passed with an aggregate of 60% marks in PCB subjects.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with (PCB) Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
English in high school is a must.
Candidates must have completed 17 years to 25 years in age during the time of admission.
Indian students must have qualified NEET Exam for BDS or MBBS admissions in Somalia (if they want to be eligible to practice back in India).
Students also have to clear university conducted entrance exam.
We also suggest that, being on safer side the students must check with the admission authorities of the college in Somalia.
We can provide you with an estimation of tuition fees for MBBS course in Somalia and what it looks like, the bandwidth may range from $900 per semester. Students have to bear additional expenses like living cost (which includes lodging and food).
Student Visa and Documents required for MBBS in Somalia
The student visa can be obtained from the Somalia embassy in your own country.
Documents required
Passport with a validity of at least 18 months
Academic certificates such as class 10th and 12th Certificates
Birth Certificate
Letter of acceptance from the Medical University of Somalia
Four passport size photographs
Authorizations of all documents from authorities
Receipt of payment for first year of college
Receipt of payment of the fees of visa
Financial documents as a proof of funds availability
