Benadir University is one of Somalia’s leading academic institutions founded in Sep 2002 with its Vision to position itself to meet the demands of a rapidly transforming community; in delivering a dynamic learning environment BU prepares those it serves to meet the obligations inherent in being productive and responsible citizens and steward of our community Benadir University intend to be a premier university that students for life and work. And Benadir University Mission is simple yet profound to push the frontiers of knowledge, BU must have they are as follows. Developing modern education through practical work-based learning collaborative teaching methodology, delivering systemic education guided by principles and values that preserve and sustain the local economy and the environment, produce graduates that embody competent leadership and moral integrity, and constantly seek to improve the learning environment for students and their university experience.
It opened its doors to a group of concerned Somali physicians and other academicians, who were alarmed by the acute shortage of qualified professionals in the country especial in the fields of health, engineering, law, education, and technology The university has grown both reputation and size from which it continues its mission to become and An exceptionally high functioning institution.
By following the strategy settled for the university it achieved sustainable academic excellence in an environment that enables commitment to innovation, quality, knowledge, attitude, and practice for near a decade.
Benadir University is proud to be the institution that produced and nurtured the skills of several leading educational professionals in the country
Benadir University is committed to providing quality teaching programs that will meet the standards of the education sector in Somalia and beyond
We have a commitment to your success because your success can only impact positively on the success of our nation’s children
We assure you that your experience at Benadir University will be academically rewarding and that your qualification will be locally and internationally recognized
BU operates thirteen undergraduate faculties and 31 programs postgraduate schools with more than 4,500 students’ studying at four main campuses Dr-Shahiid campus at km13, Prof Ibrahim addow campus at km6, Afgoi campus, and km5 the headquarter.
The Governance structures of the University have supported the setting of vision, strategies, policies, and overseeing their implementation of the strategic plan. This role of governance is vested in three bodies which are; Board of Trustees, University Council, and Management. The Board of Trustees performs the role of proprietorship of the University and so it is charged with setting the vision of the institution, acquisition, and development of university property. In view of that role, it is responsible for appointing members to the University Council and Top Management (Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Benadir University, University Secretary, and Academic Registrar) of the University. All policy matters are the responsibility of the University Council. The council is mandated with developing all University governance policies that are implemented. The management does the day-to-day running of the University through its different structures.
The university offers several programs leading to the award of certificates, diplomas, degrees as well as postgraduate academic qualifications. The university has developed numerous academic programs including, Faculty of Medicine & Surgery, faculty of engineering and technology, Faculty Of Shariah and Law, Faculty Of Economics & Management, Faculty of Computer Science & IT, Faculty Of Academic Geosciences & Environment, and Faculty Of Veterinary Science
Our Model of teaching and Learning
Benadir university uses a multi-approach to provide teaching and learning for all its stakeholders. Benadir university adopted the Blended teaching approach (face-to-face teaching and e-learning) for all its on-campus programs. However, Benadir University uses e-learning for its distance learning programs in order to provide a ubiquitous experience for its students across the globe. Benadir university boosts its state-of-the-art e-learning infrastructure and e-resources that make it stand out amongst the many private universities across the region