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.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | July 1st |
| Application Deadline | November 15th |
| Placement Test | October 9th |
| Results Announcement | October 16th |
| Orientation Program | October 15th – 16th |
| Classes Begin | September 6th |
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:
All applicants are required to bring all the required documents to the following address:
Administration Building, KM4, ground floor
Saturday to Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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.
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.
Admission department will announce the placement tests’ schedules last day of the application deadline.
Fee structure for new students only — 2026/2027 batch (30). All amounts are per semester and include exam fees, listed in US Dollars.
| NO | Faculty / Department | Tuition Fee + Exam / Semester | Discounted T. Fee + Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education & Humanities | ||
| • Arabic Language & Islamic Studies | $85.00 | $85.00 | |
| • History & Geography • English & History • English & Geography • Math & Physics • Biology & Chemistry |
$150.00 | $150.00 | |
| • Social Work | $225.00 | $150.00 | |
| 2 | Agriculture & Environmental Science | ||
| • Agriculture • Environmental Science |
$225.00 | $150.00 | |
| 3 | Sharia & Law | ||
| • Sharia & Law • Sharia • Law |
$335.00 | $260.00 | |
| 4 | Economics & Management Science | ||
| • Business Administration • Finance & Banking • Marketing • International Trade and Business • Procurement & Logistics Management • Accounting • Statistics & Planning • Economics |
$435.00 | $360.00 | |
| • Project Management • Management Information Systems |
$250.00 | $250.00 | |
| 5 | Political Science & Public Administration | ||
| • Political Science • International Relations • Public Administration |
$410.00 | $335.00 | |
| • Journalism & Communication | $150.00 | $150.00 | |
| 6 | Computer Science & Information Technology | ||
| • Computer Science • Software Engineering • Information Technology • Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence |
$435.00 | $360.00 | |
| • Geography Information System (GIS) | $150.00 | $150.00 | |
| • Enterprise Networking | $250.00 | $250.00 | |
| 7 | Health Sciences | ||
| • Midwifery • Micro-biology • Medical Laboratory Sciences • Public Health • General Nursing |
$435.00 | $360.00 | |
| • Clinical Officer | $510.00 | $435.00 | |
| • Nutrition and Dietetics | $250.00 | $250.00 | |
| 8 | Dentistry | ||
| • Dentistry | $685.00 | $610.00 | |
| • Dental Assistant | $435.00 | $360.00 | |
| 9 | Engineering | ||
| • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Interior Design |
$735.00 | $660.00 | |
| • Electric & Electronic Engineering | $535.00 | $460.00 | |
| 10 | Medicine | ||
| • Medicine & Surgery | $935.00 | $860.00 | |
| 11 | Civil Aviation | ||
| • Civil Aviation Management | $460.00 | $385.00 | |
| 12 | Veterinary Medicine | ||
| • Health & Veterinary Care | $410.00 | $335.00 |
| # | Specialization | Registration Fee | Tuition Fee Per Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor of Public Health | $50.00 | $327.00 |
| 2 | Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics | $50.00 | $327.00 |
| 3 | Bachelor of Sharia and Law | $50.00 | $260.00 |
| 4 | Bachelor of Law | $50.00 | $260.00 |
| 5 | Bachelor of Public Administration | $50.00 | $310.00 |
| 6 | Bachelor of Business Administration | $50.00 | $310.00 |
| # | Specialization | Registration Fee | Tuition Fee Per Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postgraduate Diploma in Law | $100.00 | $367.00 |
| 2 | Postgraduate Diploma in Education | $100.00 | $367.00 |
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:
The students will also have the opportunity to meet with MU president, vice-presidents and other top management teams.
The orientation program will take place shortly after the placement test results are announced by the admission department.
Mogadishu University welcomes transfer students from other accredited institutions. Transfer applicants must meet the following requirements:
For any inquiries, please feel free to contact the following:
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