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Overview<\/h2>\n

Benadir University (BU) is a private, non-profit higher education institution in Mogadishu, founded in 2002 by Somali physicians and academics to help address the shortage of qualified professionals in post-conflict Somalia. Over the years, it has expanded into a multi-campus university, serving an estimated 5,000 to nearly 14,000 students across campuses in Mogadishu and branch locations in Afgoi, Kismayo, and Jowhar. BU is accredited by Somalia\u2019s Ministry of Education and recognized by global bodies including QAHE and USHEAC, supporting its focus on academic quality and practical relevance.<\/p>\n

The university offers over a dozen faculties, including Medicine & Surgery, Engineering, Sharia & Law, Economics & Business, Computer Science & IT, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Marine Science, Public Health, and Education. Instruction is delivered in English, Arabic, and Somali, with blended learning approaches designed to support both campus-based learners and distance students. If you are comparing options, you can also review similar local study choices such as Somali National University<\/a> and Mogadishu University<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nBenadir University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n2002<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPrivate, non\u2011profit university<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nMogadishu (main campuses at Km\u202f13 Dr\u2011Shahiid and Prof Ibrahim Addow); branches in Afgoi, Kismayo, Jowhar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students<\/td>\n\u2248\u202f9,000\u201313,700 (estimates vary by academic year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Faculties<\/td>\nMedicine & Surgery; Health Sciences; Engineering & Technology; Economics & Management; Sharia & Law; Computer Science & IT; Agriculture & Environment; Veterinary Science; Marine Science; Education; Social Sciences; Postgraduate Studies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/bu.edu.so<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition can vary by program level and department. The ranges below are commonly reported estimates; students should confirm the latest fees directly with BU or through official admissions communications before paying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nTuition Fee (per year, USD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Local undergraduate or postgraduate students<\/td>\n\u2248\u202f$1,000\u20132,500\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
International students<\/td>\n\u2248\u202f$2,500\u20135,000\/year depending on program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n