SIMAD University

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1) Overview

2) 2. General Information

3) 3. Fee Structure

4) 4. Academic Programs

5) 5. Facilities

6) 6. Accommodation

7) 7. Contact Information

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Overview

SIMAD University (SIMAD U), located in Mogadishu, Somalia, is a private non‑profit institution founded in November 1999 as the Somali Institute of Management and Administration Development. It received full university status in January 2011. Praised as one of Somalia’s top institutions, SIMAD offers education grounded in Somali language instruction and international standards, serving approximately 4,500 undergraduate students with a growing postgraduate presence. SIMAD U’s mission is to rebuild Somali higher education, support sustainable development, and equip youth with skills to contribute to national reconstruction

The university operates across three campuses—Main, Gahler, and Graduate Studies (GS)—and houses nine colleges, including faculties of Business & Management, Computing, Economics, Education, Engineering, Law, Social Sciences, Accountancy, and Medicine & Health Sciences. SIMAD invests in innovation via its iLab and Institute of Climate & Environment (ICE), fostering entrepreneurship, climate education, and research relevant to Somalia’s needs. With international partnerships and a focus on practical training, SIMAD U blends local relevance with global academic engagement

2. General Information

Name	SIMAD University
Established	6 November 1999 (university status from January 2011)
Type	Private non‑profit university
Location	Mogadishu, Somalia (Main, Gaheyr & GS campuses)
Students	≈ 4,500 undergraduates; small number of postgraduate
Website	https://simad.edu.so

3. Fee Structure

Program	Tuition Fee
Bachelor’s (per semester)	≈ USD 1,500
Master’s (per semester)	≈ USD 2,000
Doctoral (per semester)	≈ USD 2,500

4. Academic Programs

Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Logistics & Marketing
Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Computing, Multimedia Graphics
Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Work, Media & Communication
Economics, Statistics & Planning, International Trade & Investment
Law (LLB), Islamic Law
Education (various science & arts education majors)
Civil, Electrical & Telecommunications Engineering, Architecture
Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Midwifery, Microbiology & Laboratory Sciences
Agricultural & Environmental Science, Veterinary Medicine

5. Facilities

Main campus with administration, main library, ICT Centre, language institute and mosque
Gather campus hosting Social Sciences and Law faculties
GS campus for postgraduate and evening programmers
SIMAD iLab and Institute of Climate & Environment actioning research, entrepreneurship, and startups
On‑site medical clinic and innovation/business training centers

6. Accommodation

SIMAD U does not operate university-owned dormitories. Students typically secure private or shared rental housing in Mogadishu. The university student services assist with referrals, especially for international or postgraduate students.

Shared or private accommodations near campus
University-supported referrals to trusted housing providers

7. Contact Information

Email: via official contact or admissions forms on simad.edu.so
Phone: available through SIMAD’s central administration directory
Address: Wadada Warshadaha, P.O. Box 630, Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia

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