Top 25 universities in Somalia: Rankings & Acceptance rate

Rank 🏆	University name	Acceptance rate Acc. rate	City & State
1	SIMAD University	65%	Mogadishu
2	Mogadishu University	55%	Mogadishu
3	University of Hargeisa		Hargeisa
4	Nugaal University	75%	Las Anod
5	Puntland State University	85%	Garoowe
6	Amoud University	85%	Borama
7	University of Somalia	65%	Mogadishu
8	East Africa University	25%	Bossaso
9	Kismayo University		Kismayo
10	Benadir University	55%	Mogadishu
11	Somali National University		Mogadishu
12	Indian Ocean University		Mogadishu
13	University of Burao		Burao
14	Eelo University		Borama
15	Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology	85%	Mogadishu
16	Plasma University	65%	Mogadishu
17	Salaam University	85%	Mogadishu
18	University of Southern Somalia	65%	Baidoa
19	Gollis University	75%	Hargeisa
20	Horseed International University	85%	Mogadishu
21	Jazeera University	65%	Hodan
22	Jobkey University	65%	Mogadishu
23	Juba University of Science and Technology	55%	Mogadishu
24	Somaliland University of Technology	85%	Hargeisa
25	Zamzam University for science and technology	65%	Mogadishu

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

Average cost of living for students in Somalia is $542 + $31-225 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).