Introduction: Engineering colleges in Somalia is now becoming a popular destination for students who want an engineering degree from abroad for undergraduate or postgraduate program. 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.
Somalia also host few good engineering colleges that offer both undergraduate and postgraduate level engineering program over the diverse branches of engineering.
With that been said, this article will tackle the availability of engineering colleges in Somalia, admission process, courses offered and more.
The engineering colleges in Somalia offer almost every engineering course and specialization available out there to name a few here goes the list Research Engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical engineering, Computer science engineering, Electronics and Communication, Civil engineering and Architecture and PhD programs.
Career avenue post engineering colleges in Somalia
Post completing your undergraduate or postgraduate program in any discipline of engineering will open career gateways through many opportunities. Perhaps in your journey to attain a degree you will learn to solve problems, develop technical skills, assess market to bring in new ideas and hence forth develop companies to prosper.
There are various roles that engineers takes up according to their study of engineering branch which may looks like a Tool engineer, Facility project manager, PLC Programmer, Architect, Integration manager, Chemical engineer, Space Engineer, Mechanical design drafter, Structural Engineer, Electrical and Instrumentation Designer, Data Center Engineer, Nuclear Engineer and Marine Engineer.
Above are few roles that engineering industry offer to fresh candidate in their scheme of a company’s roles architecture. There are other roles also that are created according to the need of the process in any industry like testers auditors.
Top Engineering colleges in Somalia
Below are the compiled lists of engineering Universities/colleges/institutes
| S No. | Name of Engineering College |
| 1 | Plasma University |
| 2 | New Generation University College |
| 3 | University of Hargeisa |
| 4 | SIMAD University |
| 5 | University of Somalia |
| 6 | Jazeera University |
| 7 | Gollis University |
| 8 | Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology |
| 9 | Eelo American University |
| 10 | Somaliland University of Technology |
| 11 | Benadir University |
| 12 | Mudug University |
| 13 | Maakhir University |
| 14 | Global University Somalia. (GU), Mogadishu |
| 15 | Al-Imra International University (AIU), Mogadishu |
| 16 | Accord University, Mogadishu |
| 17 | Indian Ocean University (IOU), Mogadishu |
| 18 | Nile University of Science and Technology (NUST), Mogadishu, Hiiraan, Garoowe |
| 19 | Jobkey University (JU), Mogadishu, Hiiraan, Garoowe and Afgooye |
| 20 | Mogadishu University, Mogadishu |
| 21 | GREEN HOPE UNIVERSITY(GHU) Mogadishu, Baardheere, Guriceel, Beledweyne |
| 22 | Somali International University, Mogadishu |
| 23 | Somali National University, Mogadishu |
| 24 | Himilo University, Mogadishu |
| 25 | Imam University(IU) Mogadishu and Gedo |
| 26 | Daha international university ( DIU) Mogadishu |
| 27 | Baidoa International University (BIU) Baidoa |
| 28 | Sombridge university, Mogadishu |
| 29 | Nile university of science and technology, Mogadishu |
| 30 | Zamzam University of Science and Technology, Mogadishu |
Admission process and eligibility in engineering colleges in Somalia
- Science subjects with good passing grades in the equivalent exam.
- Some Universities might conduct their own entrance exam so be prepared
- School level and graduation level certificates transcripts.
- Equivalent education certificates according to undergraduate and postgraduate degree program.
- Reference letters.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Universities may accept admission on the basis of GRE or SAT entrance exam score card. So, kindly please check with the university where admission is sort.
Student Visa and Documents required for Engineering Colleges in Somalia
The student visa can be obtained from the Somalia embassy in your own country.
Documents required
- Passport with an extended validity
- Academic certificates such as class 10th and 12th Certificates
- Birth Certificate
- Letter of acceptance from the Engineering 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 statements
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Somalia safe for International Students?
NO, Somalia currently is not in a good shape and it is advisable to not to travel to Somalia for education purposes.
Do I need student visa for Somalia?
Yes, depending upon country of origin every international student requires a student visa to study in Somalia.
Are there engineering colleges in Somalia?
Yes, there are few Engineering colleges in Somalia from which you can choose.
Can International students work in Somalia?
Somalia does not have much employment capacity
How long is the student visa in Somalia?
The student visa for Somalia is valid…….
