Somali National University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #7296 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #333 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 25 | In Somalia |
| #1 of 13 | In Mogadishu |
| #3778 of 4,210 | For Immunology |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- snu.edu.so
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* Somali National University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Research profile
Somali National University has published 218 scientific papers with 2,366 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Chemistry, Genetics, Sociology, Ecology, and Biochemistry.
Somali National University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 26 |
| 1992 | 9 | 50 |
| 1993 | 5 | 73 |
| 1994 | 7 | 53 |
| 1995 | 4 | 58 |
| 1996 | 2 | 58 |
| 1997 | 1 | 37 |
| 1998 | 1 | 56 |
| 1999 | 0 | 54 |
| 2000 | 0 | 43 |
| 2001 | 0 | 43 |
| 2002 | 0 | 49 |
| 2003 | 0 | 58 |
| 2004 | 1 | 64 |
| 2005 | 0 | 49 |
| 2006 | 1 | 46 |
| 2007 | 0 | 51 |
| 2008 | 0 | 54 |
| 2009 | 0 | 54 |
| 2010 | 0 | 74 |
| 2011 | 0 | 75 |
| 2012 | 1 | 68 |
| 2013 | 0 | 88 |
| 2014 | 0 | 69 |
| 2015 | 2 | 77 |
| 2016 | 1 | 61 |
| 2017 | 4 | 67 |
| 2018 | 2 | 50 |
| 2019 | 2 | 77 |
| 2020 | 6 | 71 |
| 2021 | 14 | 98 |
| 2022 | 28 | 138 |
| 2023 | 43 | 200 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Somali National University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, Economics, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Management, Veterinary Science |
|---|
Somali National University alumni
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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
- Occupations
- academic administratorengineerpoliticianteacher
- Biography
-
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is a Somali politician who has served as the president of Somalia since May 2022. He is the founder and current chairman of the Union for Peace and Development Party. He was indirectly elected as President of the Federal Republic of Somalia on 15 May 2022, defeating the incumbent president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed. He previously served as the 8th president of Somalia from 2012 to 2017. A civil and political rights activist, Hassan was previously a university professor and dean at SIMAD University, which he co-founded.
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Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was a Somali politician and former colonel in the Somali National Army. He was one of the founders of the Somali Salvation Democratic Front, as well as the Puntland state of Somalia, the latter of which he served as the first president. In 2004, Ahmed also helped establish the Transitional Federal Government, which he led as President of Somalia from 2004 until 2008.
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Abdulqawi Yusuf
- Enrolled in Somali National University
- In 1973 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- juristpoliticianjudgediplomat
- Biography
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Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf is a Somali lawyer and judge serving on the International Court of Justice since 2009. He served as the court's president from 2018 to 2021.
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Nur Hassan Hussein
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomat
- Biography
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Nur Hassan Hussein, popularly known as Nur Adde, was a Somali politician, who served as Prime Minister of Somalia from November 2007 to February 2009. He was from Mogadishu and part of the Abgaal sub-clan of the Hawiye.
Somali National University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture and Environmental Science | Agriculture, Crop Production |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics and Management Science | Economics, Management |
| Faculty : Education and Social Science | Biology, Chemistry, Education, Mathematics Education, Physics, Science Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry | Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | SNU Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed الجامعة الوطنية الصومالية |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 15 Mogadishu Somalia |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,120,000 |