Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Hargeisa

Join Somaliland’s Premier University
The University of Hargeisa offers over 30 undergraduate programs across diverse fields. Admissions open every September for qualified candidates ready to embark on a transformative academic journey.

Admission Requirements

To apply for any undergraduate program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Academic Qualifications:

   • Completion of secondary education with a recognized certificate.

   • Passing score on the University Entrance Examination (or equivalent as approved by the Higher Education Commission).

2. Application Materials:

   • Completed application form (indicating first and second-choice programs).

   • Four passport-sized photographs.

   • Non-refundable application fee of $30, payable via:

     • Dahabshiil (Account: DHRG1006)

     • Dara Salaam Bank (Account: 60007776).

3. Special Admissions:

   • Criteria for programs like Special Needs Education are set by the relevant academic unit, reviewed by the Admissions & Enrollment Committee (AEC), and approved by the Academic & Research Vice President (ARVP).

All applications are processed by the University Registrar in consultation with academic departments.

Undergraduate Programs

College of Business, Economics, and Statistics

• Business Administration: Accounting, Management

• Economics & Islamic Finance: Economics, Islamic Banking & Finance

• Statistics & Data Science: Statistics and Data Science

College of Engineering and Computing

• Engineering: Civil, Electrical, Architecture & Urban Planning, Telecommunications & Electronics

• Computing: Computer Science, Information Technology

College of Medicine and Health Sciences

• Medicine & Surgery: MBBS

• Health Sciences: Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Optometry, Medical Laboratory, Nutrition

College of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, and Environment

• Agriculture

• Veterinary Medicine

• Environmental Studies

College of Sharia and Law

• Law

• Islamic Sharia

College of Education and Behavioral Studies

• Education: History & Geography, Biology & Chemistry

• English Language & Literature

College of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Social Work

• Public Administration

• Journalism & Mass Communications

Why Choose the University of Hargeisa?

✅ Largest and leading university in Somaliland
✅ Diverse programs aligned with national and global demands
✅ Transparent, merit-based admissions