It is my honor and privilege to welcome you all to Somali National University (SNU), the mother of higher education in Somalia, on behalf of the Somali National University family and stakeholders. SNU is Somalia’s only public university and a non-profit academic institution. It has three campuses, and the main campus is located in the capital city of Somalia, Moqdisho, while the other two campuses are located in Abudwaq and Badhan. Students study fundamental and specialized knowledge at universities, but they also learn how to learn on their own, use technology, interact with others, work in groups, and enhance their critical thinking and questioning abilities. Our goal is to generate research scholars who are critical and creative, who will contribute to knowledge creation in a global educational setting, and who will develop an understanding of moral and ethical principles and a feeling of social responsibility. With investments in the most up-to-date facilities, as well as the development of our seasoned academic staff and international students, we aim to advance and foster multiculturalism. We strive to go beyond conventional or traditional education by implementing an educational strategy that prioritizes research and original thought in order to meet the demands of the twenty-first century. We emphasize both the physical and intellectual development of our pupils as well as the professional knowledge, abilities, and values required for their future jobs. I am excited to discover what Somali National University has accomplished since it reopened in 2014 in my capacity as Rector. SNU is a superb academic institution that offers up-to-date, quality-focused study options. Courses span engineering, agriculture, economics, medicine, health science, education, social science, Islamic studies, law, veterinary medicine, and postgraduate schools, and we are willing to constantly grow our coverage. SNU wants to encourage the top students and lecturers to join its never-ending pursuit of greatness at Somali National University.

Prof. Hassan Osman Ga’al (PhD)

The Rector (SNU)