A new international university based in Hargeisa

Learn what
the future needs.

International standards. Practical skills. Degrees designed around the careers, industries and solutions Somaliland needs next.

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20Career-focused
degree programmes
4Academic
faculties
100%Work-based
learning
APPLIED LEARNING ✦ GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ✦ LOCAL IMPACT ✦ CAREER-READY SKILLS ✦ APPLIED LEARNING

Find your direction

Degrees with a
clear destination.

Choose a recognised degree and graduate with a modern specialisation, practical experience and a portfolio that shows what you can do.

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Business & Development

Build enterprises, strengthen institutions and turn ideas into measurable progress.

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Health & Social Sciences

Prepare for people-centred careers in health, care and community wellbeing.

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Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences

Learn the science behind diagnosis, quality healthcare and local innovation.

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Technology & Engineering

Create practical solutions for Somaliland’s digital, energy and industrial future.

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All programmes

20 ways to build your future.

Established degrees are widely recognised. Distinctive degrees respond to new opportunities and skills gaps.

01

BBA

Business Administration

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Digital Business
  • Marketing
Established＋

Develop the practical management, leadership and commercial skills needed to build and grow organisations in Somaliland and beyond.

Career paths
  • Business manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Marketing officer
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02

BSc

Accounting & Finance

  • Islamic Finance
  • FinTech
  • Banking
Established＋

Build strong foundations in accounting, financial analysis, banking and responsible financial decision-making.

Career paths
  • Accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Banking officer
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03

BSc

Economics

  • Development Economics
  • Data Analysis
  • Econometrics
Established＋

Use economic theory, data and policy analysis to understand markets and support Somaliland’s long-term development.

Career paths
  • Economist
  • Policy analyst
  • Research officer
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04

BA

Public Administration

  • Governance
  • Public Finance
  • Digital Government
Established＋

Prepare for ethical leadership and professional management across government, municipalities and public institutions.

Career paths
  • Public administrator
  • Policy officer
  • Municipal manager
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05

BA

Development Studies

  • Project Management
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Humanitarian Action
Established＋

Understand development challenges and learn to design, manage and evaluate effective programmes with communities.

Career paths
  • Programme officer
  • Development specialist
  • Humanitarian coordinator
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06

BBA

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

  • Startups
  • Investment Readiness
  • Export
Distinctive＋

Turn local problems into viable ventures through customer discovery, product development, finance and market testing.

Career paths
  • Founder
  • Innovation manager
  • Business adviser
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07

BSc

Project Management & M&E

  • Grant Writing
  • Impact Measurement
  • Donor Reporting
Distinctive＋

Learn to plan, finance, deliver and measure projects for NGOs, government, business and international partners.

Career paths
  • Project manager
  • M&E specialist
  • Grants officer
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08

BSc

Supply Chain, Logistics & Trade

  • Ports
  • Procurement
  • Humanitarian Logistics
Distinctive＋

Build the operational and analytical skills required across ports, trade corridors, procurement and distribution.

Career paths
  • Supply chain analyst
  • Procurement officer
  • Logistics manager
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09

BA

Social Work

  • Child & Family Services
  • Mental Health
  • Community Practice
Established＋

Prepare for ethical, evidence-informed work with children, families and communities across social service settings.

Career paths
  • Social worker
  • Family support specialist
  • Community officer
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10

BSc

Nursing

  • Community Health
  • Emergency Care
  • Maternal & Child Health
Established＋

Develop safe, compassionate and clinically grounded nursing skills for hospitals and community health services.

Career paths
  • Registered nurse
  • Community health nurse
  • Clinical coordinator
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11

BSc

Public Health

  • Epidemiology
  • Community Health
  • Digital Health
Established＋

Learn to prevent disease, improve population health and design programmes using evidence and community partnership.

Career paths
  • Public health officer
  • Epidemiology assistant
  • Health programme coordinator
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12

BPharm

Pharmacy

  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Medication Safety
  • Supply Chain
Established＋

Study medicines, patient safety and pharmaceutical systems with a strong focus on responsible professional practice.

Career paths
  • Pharmacist
  • Medication safety officer
  • Pharmaceutical supply specialist
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13

BSc

Medical Laboratory Science

  • Microbiology
  • Haematology
  • Molecular Diagnostics
Established＋

Gain the scientific and technical skills needed to support accurate diagnosis and high-quality laboratory services.

Career paths
  • Laboratory scientist
  • Diagnostic technologist
  • Quality officer
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14

BSc

Biomedical Science

  • Immunology
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Research
Distinctive＋

Explore the biological basis of health and disease while building strong laboratory and research capabilities.

Career paths
  • Biomedical scientist
  • Research assistant
  • Laboratory analyst
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15

BSc

Biotechnology & Food Science

  • Food Safety
  • Water Quality
  • Product Innovation
Distinctive＋

Apply biology and laboratory science to safer food, cleaner water and locally relevant product development.

Career paths
  • Food safety officer
  • Quality analyst
  • Biotechnology technician
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16

BSc

Information Technology

  • Software Development
  • Cybersecurity
  • Business Systems
Established＋

Build reliable digital products and systems while developing practical skills in software, networks and security.

Career paths
  • Software developer
  • IT systems specialist
  • Cybersecurity analyst
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17

BEng

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

  • Power Systems
  • Electronics
  • Industrial Automation
Established＋

Design, analyse and maintain electrical and electronic systems for homes, businesses and industry.

Career paths
  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
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18

BEng

Renewable Energy & Automation

  • Solar Energy
  • Battery Systems
  • PLC Programming
Distinctive＋

Develop practical engineering solutions for reliable clean energy, smart systems and industrial automation.

Career paths
  • Renewable energy engineer
  • Automation specialist
  • Solar project engineer
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19

BSc

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

  • Machine Learning
  • Analytics
  • Somali-language AI
Distinctive＋

Use data, programming and responsible AI to solve real problems for organisations and African communities.

Career paths
  • Data analyst
  • Machine-learning engineer
  • AI product specialist
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20

BSc

Digital Health & Health Information Systems

  • Health Data
  • Telemedicine
  • AI in Healthcare
Distinctive＋

Connect technology and healthcare to improve patient information, service delivery and evidence-based decisions.

Career paths
  • Health information specialist
  • Digital health officer
  • Health data analyst
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Beyond the degree

Two engines for discovery and innovation.

INNOVATION PLATFORM / SOMALILAND + RWANDA

UbukiAI

An AI-native learning and venture-building model where students learn, build real products and launch solutions for African markets.

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Ubuki Research Institute

An independent institute producing credible evidence for government, business and communities across Somaliland.

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Somaliland + Rwanda

Learn. Build.
Launch.

An AI-native, peer-learning academy designed to develop technology founders and problem-solvers—not only coders. The model connects learning and innovation in Somaliland with Rwanda’s growing technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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01 / LEARN

AI and coding foundations

Programming, data, machine learning, generative AI and responsible technology—supported by peers, mentors and AI tools.

02 / BUILD

Solve a real African problem

Multidisciplinary teams research a local challenge, test ideas with users and build a working AI-enabled product.

03 / LAUNCH

Move from product to venture

Students learn business models, customer discovery, pitching and funding, then present their solution to employers and investors.

GRADUATE WITHA portfolio · A working product · A founder mindset

The Ubuki difference

A degree is
only the beginning.

We are designing education around capability—not memorisation. Every graduate leaves with experience, confidence and evidence of their work.

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Real work experience

Structured placements and employer projects are built into every degree.

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AI in every programme

Use modern digital tools responsibly in business, health, science and engineering.

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Entrepreneurial thinking

Learn to identify opportunities, build solutions and create employment.

04◉

English for your career

Develop the professional communication needed for local and global work.

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A graduate portfolio

Show employers projects, analysis and practical results—not only a certificate.

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Global expertise, local purpose

Learn from qualified local faculty and diaspora experts connected to Somaliland.

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Ubuki Research Institute

Research rooted in
Somaliland’s reality.

The Research Institute will produce credible local evidence for government, business and communities—connecting Somaliland-based researchers with diaspora and international expertise.

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Economy & Development

Private sector, trade, employment, public finance and development policy.

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Health & Diagnostics

Public health, laboratory systems, medicine safety and health technology.

03

Energy & Technology

Renewable energy, automation, digital systems and responsible AI.

04

Society & Governance

Education, social policy, institutions, diaspora and community resilience.

Admissions

Your next chapter
starts here.

Complete the online application, choose your degree programmes, write your motivation letter and upload your educational certificates.

Start your application ↗
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Choose your programme

Explore the degree and specialisation that match your ambition.

02

Prepare your documents

Secondary certificate, identification and required supporting documents.

03

Submit your application

Complete the form, write your motivation letter and upload your certificates.

Student life

A community built
for belonging.

University life extends beyond lectures. Students build friendships, confidence, professional networks and the habits needed to lead.

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Clubs & societies

Student-led communities in technology, entrepreneurship, health, culture, debate and sport.

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Career development

Mentoring, employer events, internships, portfolio support and practical career coaching.

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Wellbeing & support

Academic guidance, peer support and a respectful campus culture where every student can thrive.

04

Innovation challenges

Build solutions for Somaliland, form multidisciplinary teams and present ideas to partners.

Administration

Clear leadership.
Accountable governance.

Ubuki University is being developed with transparent academic governance, strong quality assurance and a clear separation between university leadership, academic decision-making and research.

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Office of the PresidentStrategy, partnerships and institutional leadership
Academic AffairsCurriculum, faculty standards and teaching quality
Student & Registry ServicesAdmissions, records, examinations and student support
Finance & OperationsResponsible stewardship, campus services and compliance
Research InstituteIndependent research programmes, ethics and publications

Ubuki Learn

Your digital campus,
always open.

Students and teachers can access courses, assignments, announcements and learning resources through the Ubuki learning portal.

Open student portal ↗For students, teachers and university administration