University of Southern Somalia-Baidoa
The University of Southern Somalia, the academic icon of the Southwest State of Somalia (SWSS) and the pearl of Somalia’s higher education platform. We are a community driven by the philosophy of human development. Our objectives and goals are informed by the quality of our leadership that sustains the provision of world class higher education that is built on a solid and reliable academic foundation. As the leading higher education institution in SWSS and a prominent learning center in the country, we strive to offer superlative training. We use a rigorously designed, cutting-edge curriculum that allows our students to grow and develop market-oriented skills, high level creativity potential, ethically-guided professionalism, and a quality of leadership that is next to none. Our faculties and departments aim to equip our graduates with the necessary academic tools, training and skills that place them at the forefront of their peers, both in academic standing and in professional leadership as required of the 21st century and beyond.
University of Southern Somalia-Baidoa Courses | Programmes
Certificate Courses (Six Months)
Diploma (Six Months)
Undergraduate:
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A. in Political Science
B.A. in International Relations
B.A. in English Language & Literature
B.A. in Community & Rural Development
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
B.A in Maay Language
B.A. in Sociology & Social Work
B.A. in Public Administration
FACULTY OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Nursing Science
Bachelor of Arts in Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
FACULTY OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Management Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of International Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Information Technology
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) General
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) in English & Literature
B.Ed in Physics
B.Ed in Chemistry
B.Ed in Mathematics
B.Ed in Biology
TESOL Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Certificate in TESOL (1 year)
Diploma in TESOL (2 years)
B.Ed in TESOL (4 years)
FACULTY OF ISLAMIC STUDIES & LAW
Bachelor of Arts in Sharia & Law
Bachelor of Islamic Studies
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE & VETERINARY SCIENCE
Diploma in Agricultural Extension & Management (2 years)
Diploma in Veterinary Medicine (2 years)
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education
Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science
Postgraduate
Masters Degrees:
MBA (General/Generic) (2 years)
MBA (International) (2 years)
Executive MBA (EMBA) (2 years)
MA Public Health (2 years)
MA Public Administration (2 years)
MA Community Development & Gender Studies (2 years)
MSc Health Sciences (Nursing) (2 years)
MSc Health Sciences (Midwifery) (2 years)
MA Sociology & Social Work (2 years)
MA English Language and Literature (2 years)
MA English Language & Applied Linguistics (2 years)
Postgraduate Certificate (TESOL) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (6 months)
Postgraduate Diploma TESOL (1 year)
Master of Education (MEd) TESOL (18 months)
MA TESOL (2 years)
DOCTORAL/RESEARCH DEGREES
Areas of Doctoral Study
Doctor of Education (EdD) (4 years: Coursework + dissertation of about 45,000 words
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) (4 years: Coursework + thesis of 40,000 words)
PhD Health Sciences (3 years: Coursework + dissertation of about 80,000 words)
PhD Education (3 years: Coursework + dissertation of 80,000 words)
PhD Social Sciences (3 years: Coursework + dissertation of about 80,000 words)
PhD Sociology & Social Work (3 years: Coursework + dissertation of 80,000 words)
PhD Public Administration (3 years: Coursework + dissertation of 80,000 words)
PhD English Language & Literature (Coursework + dissertation of 80,000 words)
PhD by Published Work (18 months: an examination/evaluation of published work)
University of Southern Somalia-Baidoa Admission and Requirements.
Certificate Courses
Requirements:
Original and copy of secondary/high school leaving certificate; or
Evidence of completion of high/secondary school; or
An award equivalent to secondary/high school certificate
At least 18 years of age
Proof of good English language competency
4 passport size photos
Payment of Tuition & Registration Fees
Diplomas
Requirements:
Completion of the relevant Certificate Course
Proof of good English language competency
4 passport size photos
Payment of Tuition & Registration Fees
Requirements for Undergraduate Studies
· Secondary/High School Leaving Certificate (original & copy)
· Evidence of completion of secondary/ high school (in the case of certificates pending issuance—a period not exceeding 3 months)
· Four passport size photos
· Payment of the Annual $20 Admission and/or Registration Fee
· Filled in Application Form
· Payment of the First Installment of the Tuition Fee
· Satisfactory Results of Institutional Entry Exam
To undertake a postgraduate program of Masters Level:
You need to have earned a good Bachelor’s Degree relevant to your program of study.
You must have about 2 years of work experience
English Language Requirements:
Evidence of good proficiency (by Test & Interview)
Certificate of Approval from the USS’s Institute of Languages & Literatures
Enrolment into the IL&L’s Academic English Course
Exemptions:
For the MBA and EMBA, enrolment is possible via diverse Bachelor’s Degrees
Exemptions are possible for other areas too; please seek advice from the Academic & Student Affairs Office
DOCTORAL/RESEARCH DEGREES
Entry Requirements
The ideal entry to a doctorate study is a relevant:
A Master’s Degree earned from a tertiary institution recognized by the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) of the University of Southern Somalia;
A copy of your Master’s thesis/dissertation. Upon evaluation and scrutiny of the Master’s thesis/dissertation and transcript, the GSC will either endorse or decline to endorse the candidate’s application.
In exceptional cases, the GSC may consider:
A UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with a First Class Honors or Upper Second Class Honors and a work experience of 5 years in a higher learning academic institution recognized by the USS..
Alternatively, and in addition to a UK first class or upper second class honors degree, the candidate must have acquired relevant professional/working experience related to the area of both first degree and degree being applied for an equivalent qualification from a recognized overseas tertiary institution endorsed by the GSC, the credentials of which the issuing institution has validated and confirmed proof of a good command of the English language by exam.
University of Southern Somalia-Baidoa Fees structure and details
Tuition Fee & Schedule for Certificate Courses
Registration Fee (New): $20
USS Students & Alumni: $10
$180 (Morning classes): 3 days X 3 hrs/ wk = 9 hrs/ week
$200 (afternoon classes): 3 days X 3 hrs/ wk = 9 hrs/ week
Fees for Diplomas
Registration Fee (New): $20
USS Students & Alumni: $10
Tuition Fee: $180 (Morning classes): 3 days X 3 hrs/ wk = 9 hrs/ week
Tuition Fee: $200 (afternoon classes): 3 days X 3 hrs/ wk = 9 hrs/ week
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