Undergraduate Admission

Undergraduate Admission

There are many reasons why students choose to spend their undergraduate education at Mogadishu University. MU is the largest and first university established in Somalia after the civil war and offers the broadest selection of undergraduate majors and minors of 42 departments. As an undergraduate student at Mogadishu University, you will have the opportunity to access to educational resources, libraries and laboratories to assist you prepare for your future career and achieve your dreams. If you are considering applying to Mogadishu University, here is everything you need to know about the admission. We would like our prospective students and parents use this site as a reference before they actually start the process of application.
Application Timeline

Application Timeline

Date

Activity

15 July 2023

Start of physical and online admissions

15 July 2023

Start receiving required documents from all applicants

20 July 2023

Start accepting external transfers

30 August 2023

Last day to submit admissions application officially 

30 August 2023

Deadline for all applicants to submit all required documents

01 September 2023

Commencement of written and oral placement test

03 September 2023

Final admission decisions are announced via Fedena application accounts

05 September 2023

First day of classes

01 October 2023

Deadline for all applicants to change their preferences before mid-test in the first semester

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements vary based on the application type (new or transfer), however; the admission of a new applicant to a bachelor’s Degree Program will be based on any of the following minimum requirements as required documents should be submitted in-person to the Admissions Department:

  1. A general Secondary School Certificate accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education or equivalent authority of the applicant’s country.
  2. Only Applicants whose results are available at the time of application will be considered.
  3. A copy of birth certificate or Passport.
  4. Students will be admitted if he/she passes at least 50% of the total subjects.
  5. Students will be admitted only if he/she earns 60% and more with the relevant subjects to the department.
  6. Four color photographs (6×4) cm for physical applicants.
  7. Registration fees Payment of 50 Dollars (non-refundable).
  8. All applicants should fill in the university enrollment form.

All applicants are required to bring all the required documents to the following address:

Administration Building, KM4, ground floor, from Saturday to Wednesday 8:00 – 4:00

 Thursday 8:00 – 1:00

 Note:

Certificates should be from an Institution recognized by Mogadishu University council.

Placement Test

Placement Test

All new undergraduate applicants applying for different programs of Mogadishu University will need to sit for a placement test.

Students should pass at least 50% of the total subjects and earn 60% or more with the related subjects to the department.

Repeat Policy for MU placement Test

Placement tests can only be taken one time per admission cycle and it is not allowed for repeat if the student does not score the minimum pass result.

Placement Test Date

Admission department will announce the placement tests’ schedules last day of the application deadline.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees

Fees Structure

Registration fee for new students50
Registration fee for enrolled students25
NoFacultiesDuration Tuition Fee Per SemesterDiscounted Tuition Fees Per Semester
1Medicine6 Years$935$860
2Dentistry5 Years$685$610
3Engineering1. Civil Engineering
2. Architecture
5 Years$735$660
4Electronic and electrical engineering4 Years$535$460
5Health Sciences4 Years$435$360
6Health SciencesClinical Officer 4 Years$510$435
7Computer ScienceÊ & Information Technology4 Years$435$360
8Economics & Management Sciences4 Years$410$335
9Political Science & Public Administration4 Years$410$335
10Sharia & Law4 Years$335$260
11Education & Humanities1. Arabic Language & Islamic Studies.
2. History & Geography
3. English Language & History
4. English Language & Geography.
5. Journalism & Media studies
4 Years$160$85
12Education & Humanities1. Math & Phyics
2. Boilogy & Chemestry
3. Social Work(Old)
4 Years$210$135
13Education & HumanitiesSocial Work(New)4 Years$225$150
14Agriculture4 Years$285$210
15Veterinary4 Years$410$325

Note:

  • every student who has received a full scholarship will pay administrative costs determined by the University.
  • All students will pay examination fee of $10.00 /semester.
  • The student withdrawing from the study before the final examination will pay administrative costs of 25% of the commencement tuition fee.
  • Students who miss the deadline of paying fees, will pay extra fee of $25.00 in each installment
Orientation Program

Orientation Program

The orientation program is a welcoming event which takes place before the new students commence their academic journey. A variety of events are held to welcome the new students to the University.

The orientation program is a platform that consists of a set of educational presentations and lectures designed specifically for freshers, and will provide new students with the most important information they need to know about Mogadishu University. The information will highlight the key policies and academic expectations at Mogadishu university student life, communication channels and a tour around the main campus of Mogadishu University.

The orientation program explains several policies and highlights services that are provided at the University. The presentations will cover the following areas:

  • Academic life
  • Student life
  • University bylaws
  • Campus Tour
  • Introducing administration and academic staff to the students (deans, faculty members, finance officers and other forefront staff who will interact students with their new journey).

The students will also have the opportunity to meet with MU president, vice-presidents and other top management teams.

When will Orientation Program take place?

The orientation program will take place shortly after the placement test results are announced by the admission department.

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Requirements

We are pleased to hear from you considering to transfer to Mogadishu University. As a transfer student, MU offers you exceptional opportunities, educational resources, libraries and laboratories with qualified staff dedicated to help you prepare for your professional career. All applicants who attended another university or previously enrolled at a university after graduating from a high school are allowed to transfer and apply for transfer admission to Mogadishu University if they meet the following minimum requirements. Transfer applicants can apply for the beginning of every semester before admission closes and undergraduate students are only eligible for transfer admission. Transfer Requirements to Mogadishu University
  1. A general Secondary School Certificate accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education or equivalent authority of the applicant’s country.
  2. An official, certified transcript from a university accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education or equivalent authority of the applicant’s country.
  3. Completed a minimum of 15 credit hours and one semester at an institution of higher education where English or Arabic was the medium of instruction.
  4. Submitted required documents before the admission deadline
  5. Registration Payment of 50 Dollars (non-refundable)
  6. Four color passport size photographs
  7. A copy of Birth certificate or Passport
  8. A minimum pass of all subjects is needed when submitted for transfer
  9. All credit hours he/she completed should be equivalent to MU credit hours
  10. All applicants should fill in the university enrollment form
Note:. Applicants who were subject to disciplinary action at a prior university are not qualified for a transfer admission.