List of 25 best universities in Somalia

Ranking by academic field

Top 25 universities in Somalia ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. The rankings are determined by analyzing 3.14K citations received by 342 academic publications made by 25 universities from Somalia, the popularity of 30 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. Somali National University

#339 in Africa

#7392 in the World

2. University of Hargeisa

#363 in Africa

#7791 in the World

3. University of Somalia

#387 in Africa

#8397 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 65%

4. SIMAD University

#456 in Africa

#9730 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 65%

5. Mogadishu University

#538 in Africa

#10865 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%

6. Amoud University

#766 in Africa

#12507 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 59%
Enrollment: 10,000

7. Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology

#801 in Africa

#12694 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 83%

8. Puntland State University

#842 in Africa

#12872 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 82%
Enrollment: 15,000

9. Nugaal University

#891 in Africa

#13122 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 72%

10. East Africa University

#896 in Africa

#13169 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%

11. Gollis University

#945 in Africa

#13429 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 72%

12. Indian Ocean University

#947 in Africa

#13433 in the World

13. Kismayo University

#966 in Africa

#13527 in the World

14. University of Burao

#976 in Africa

#13573 in the World

Enrollment: 1,985

15. Zamzam University for science and technology

#993 in Africa

#13639 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 65%

16. Eelo University

#997 in Africa

#13661 in the World

17. University of Southern Somalia

#1003 in Africa

#13701 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 65%

18. Jazeera University

#1011 in Africa

#13761 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 66%
Enrollment: 2,897

19. Salaam University

#1020 in Africa

#13795 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 82%

20. Horseed International University

#1022 in Africa

#13841 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 83%

21. Benadir University

#1027 in Africa

#13864 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 59%

22. Jobkey University

#1036 in Africa

#13919 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 66%

23. Somaliland University of Technology

#1059 in Africa

#14000 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 82%

24. Plasma University

#1089 in Africa

#14081 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 65%

25. Juba University of Science and Technology

#1093 in Africa

#14092 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%
Enrollment: 8,000

The best cities to study in Somalia based on the number of universities and their ranks are Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Borama, and Garoowe.

Average cost of living for students in Somalia is $503 + $28-197 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).