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