Admissions
February 2, 2021 2025-05-05 6:43Admissions
Academic Admissions at the University of Hargeisa
Somaliland’s Premier Institution for Higher Education
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Join the largest and leading university in Somaliland, offering 30+ undergraduate programs and 20+ master’s degrees across diverse fields. Our admissions open every September, welcoming students to world-class education, research, and professional development.
Admission Processes
Undergraduate Admissions
Eligibility & Requirements
Academic Qualifications:
Recognized secondary school certificate.
Passing score on the University Entrance Examination (or equivalent approved by the Higher Education Commission).
Application Materials:
Completed application form (select first and second-choice programs).
Four passport-sized photographs.
Non-refundable $30 fee (payable via Dahabshiil/Dara Salaam Bank).
Special Admissions:
Criteria for programs like Special Needs Education are set by academic units, reviewed by the Admissions & Enrollment Committee (AEC), and approved by the Academic & Research Vice President (ARVP).
All applications are processed by the University Registrar.
Graduate Admissions
Eligibility & Requirements
Academic Merit:
Bachelor’s degree with qualifications meeting program-specific criteria.
Priority will be given to graduates holding a 4-year Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
Key Documents:
Academic Certificates and transcripts, recommendation letters, Application form with a statement of purpose (varies by program).
Programs Offered
Undergraduate Degrees
| College | Faculty | Degree Programs Offered |
|---|
| College of Business, Economics and Statistics | Business Administration | - Bachelor of Accounting - Bachelor of Management |
| Economics and Islamic Banking & Finance | - Bachelor of Economics - Bachelor of Islamic Banking and Finance |
| Statistics and Data Science | - Bachelor of Statistics and Data Science |
| College of Engineering and Computing | Engineering | - Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning - Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Bachelor of Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering |
| Computing | - Bachelor of Computer Science - Bachelor of Information Technology |
| College of Medicine and Health Sciences | Medicine and Surgery | - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery |
| Health Sciences | - Bachelor of Public Health - Bachelor of Nursing - Bachelor of Midwifery - Bachelor of Pharmacy - Bachelor of Optometry - Bachelor of Medical Laboratory - Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences |
| College of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine and Environment | Agriculture | - Bachelor of Agriculture |
| Veterinary Medicine | - Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine |
| Environmental Studies | - Bachelor of Environmental Studies |
| College of Sharia and Law | Law | - Bachelor of Law |
| Islamic Sharia | - Bachelor of Islamic Sharia |
| College of Education and Behavioral Studies | Education | - Bachelor of History and Geography - Bachelor of Biology and Chemistry |
| English Language and Literature | - Bachelor of English Language and Literature |
| College of Social Sciences and Humanities | Social Work | - Bachelor of Social Work |
| Public Administration | - Bachelor of Public Administration |
| Journalism and Mass Communications | - Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communications |
School of Graduate Studies – Master’s Programs
| S.N | Program Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | ماجستير الإدارة والتخطيط التربوي (Master of Educational Administration and Planning) |
| 2 | ماجستير في المناهج وطرق التدريس (Master of Curriculum and Teaching Methods) |
| 3 | ماجستير الفقه الإسلامي (Master of Islamic Jurisprudence) |
| 4 | ماجستير القضاء الشرعي (Master of Sharia Judiciary) |
| 5 | Master of Business Administration – General Management |
| 6 | Master of Business Administration – Human Resource Management |
| 7 | Master of Curriculum Management and Instruction |
| 8 | Master of Development Studies |
| 9 | Master of Disaster Risk Management and Food Systems |
| 10 | Master of Educational Leadership and Management |
| 11 | Master of Governance and Leadership |
| 12 | Master of International Relations and Diplomacy |
| 13 | Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
| 14 | Master of Peace and Conflict Studies |
| 15 | Master of Project Planning and Management |
| 16 | Master of Public Health – Epidemiology |
| 17 | Master of Public Health – Nutrition |
| 18 | Master of Public Health – Reproductive Health |
| 19 | Master of Security and Strategic Studies |
| 20 | Master of Construction Management and Technology in Engineering |
| 21 | Master of Education, Conflict and Peace Building |
| 22 | LLM in Taxation and Investment Law |
| 23 | Master of Social Work |
Why Choose UoH?
- Reputation: The largest chartered university in Somaliland.
- Quality: Rigorous, research-driven programs with expert faculty.
- Opportunity: Priority placements for public university graduates (graduate programs).
- Community Impact: Education aligned with national development goals.
Admission requirements for new applicants
Special admission to full-time programs
Re-admissions
Readmission After Dismissal
Choice of Program of Study
Admission requirements for new applicants
- Admissions and/or placements to all regular undergraduate programs are processed through the Registrar.
- Criteria of admissions and enrollments into all graduate and undergraduate programs shall be developed by the academic units concerned in consultation with AEC (Admissions & Enrollment Committee)and approved by ARVP (Academic & Research Vice President)
- Admission to undergraduate programs shall be based on completion of the secondary education and obtaining the necessary pass mark in University Entrance Examination, and the equivalence established by the Higher Education Commission.
- Admissions and enrollments to all programs are processed by the University Registrar in consultation with the academic units concerned.
- Criteria for special admissions to individual programs such as special needs education, shall be developed and recommended by the Academic Commission of the relevant academic unit and endorsed by the AEC and Approved by the ARVP.
- Admission to graduate programs shall be based on academic results and merits required by the academic units for the program. However, in line with the national priority accorded to the expansion of higher education, the University in admitting students to most of its graduate programs shall give priority to candidates from public higher education institutions. Accordingly, in the current of this national priority, the University shall plan, negotiate and decide upon the admission of students to its graduate programs jointly with the Higher education commission.
Special admission to full-time programs
- Special admission to some programs may be granted to potentially resourceful candidates on the basis of detailed guidelines to be issued by the AEC.
- Unless an applicant is admitted to a graduate program pursuant to special admission criteria set by the AEC, he/she shall have proof of demonstrable achievement in his/her career and successfully pass the entrance examination administered by the relevant academic unit.
- An applicant is said to have met the special requirements of the academic unit he/she is applying to where he fulfills requirements approved by the relevant body of the University and this is communicated to the Registrar’s office before the receipt of applications or such applicant has a transcript with a CGPA of 2.50 from an accredited institution of higher learning in the relevant or related field of study.
- A student admitted to an undergraduate program on advanced standing basis shall stay for a minimum of four semesters as regular student in the program to which he has been admitted before he is awarded with a Degree. Exception to this rule shall be approved by the ASCRC.
- An applicant who successfully completed course(s) designed to meet certain defined achievement level in a graduate program or received postgraduate diplomas or MPhil Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning may apply for advanced standing admission. Upon admission of such student, the relevant AC shall determine the courses from which the student is to be exempted. In considering such exemption, the AC shall seek consultation from the relevant supervisor. Notwithstanding the possibility of course exemption (s), the student admitted on advanced standing basis shall stay for a minimum of one-half of the duration of the program, taking the required full load in such period, to which he has been admitted in order for a Degree to be granted. The AEC shall work out detailed requirements regarding advanced standing admission in graduate programs and seek the Senate approval thereof.
Re-admissions
- Without prejudice to the provisions of this article, all readmissions shall be processed in accordance with the procedures to be laid down by the AEC.
- Readmission of students with better academic standard
- A student who, for reasons beyond his control, discontinues his studies after having stayed for a minimum of one semester in a program may apply for re-admission into the same program for any number of times provided that the maximum duration of stay in the program, counted from the date of first enrolment, has not expired or will not have expired before completion of the program following re-admission. In case when a student is not readmitted due to the University’s intake capacity the expiry date shall not apply;
- Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-article 46.2 (a) hereof, readmission of students in good standing is subject to availability of space and facilities;
- In those cases where there had been curricular changes in a program, the Department may require the readmitted student to take new courses that have been replaced those he had taken;
- Upon readmission of a student in good standing, the Department/College shall supply him with a list of courses from which he will be exempted and of new courses substituting phased-out courses which he will have to take;
- Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-article 46.2 (a) hereof, a student who, for medical reasons, withdraws from the University without completing the minimum of a semester stay may be considered for readmission.
- Readmission of academically dismissed students
- A student may be allowed readmission after dismissal provided all of the following are fulfilled:
- The dismissal was not due to repeated acts of violation of examination regulations;
- The student applies for readmission at least after one semester following his withdrawal from the University;
- Space is available in the program and there exists likelihood that he will raise his grade point to the required level within one semester after readmission;
- The maximum duration of stay in the program has not expired or is not likely to expire before the completion of the remaining courses of study;
- If a dismissed student who is readmitted and allowed to repeat a course or courses in a given semester does not attain good academic standing upon determination of status, he shall be dismissed for good;
Readmission After Dismissal
- A student who has been dismissed for good due to academic deficiencies may not seek readmission into the program from which he/she has been dismissed.
- A student whose academic status is dismissed but allowed to repeat deficient courses may be readmitted at least after one semester following withdrawal from the University. Such student shall be readmitted in a semester when there are more courses the student is eligible to register for.
- A student may be allowed to raise his grade points to the required level provided he can remove such academic deficiencies in not more than one year and the maximum duration of stay in the program has not expired or is not likely to expire before the completion of the remaining courses of study.
- A first year student dismissed at the end of the second semester with a CGPA of not less than 1.5shall be readmitted.
- A second year and above student dismissed at any semester with a CGPA of not less than 1.5 shall be readmitted.
- Any readmitted student may be allowed to repeat courses in which the student scored “1 (D)” or “0 (F)” with the approval of the student’s Academic Advisor/Head of academic unit.
Choice of Program of Study
- Students will be enrolled into the programs of their choice on competitive bases that take into account their grade as a measure.
- Special provisions shall be made for female students, students with disability and other socially disadvantaged groups that require affirmative action.
