Amoud University

Amoud University

Jaamacada Camuud
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Motto	A vehicle for peace of Development.
Type	Public
Established	1997
President	Suleiman Ahmed Guleid
Vice-president	Abdillahi Ahmed Shirdon (Administration and Finance) Mohamed Mahamud Jama (Public Relations and Extra Curricular) Omar Ali Abdillahi (Academic Affairs)
Academic staff	218
Students	4,031 (2013/2014)
Undergraduates	3,909 (2013/2014)
Postgraduates	122 (2013/2014)
Location	Borama , Awdal
Campus	Main Campus located Amoud valley Borama city
Colors	Green and White
Sporting affiliations	Football, Olympics
Website	Amoud University

The Amoud University (Somali: jaamacada Camuud), often abbreviated AU, is a comprehensive, public university university located in the city of Amoud, Borama in the northwestern of Somalia.

Amoud University started in 1998 with 66 students in two faculties (Education and Business Administration), and 3 teachers. The University currently has a student population of 4031 (source: Office of The Chief Registrar, Amoud University, Academic Year Period 2013/2014) enrolled in 13 faculties, 218 teaching staff and a large library with latest books. In fact a new ultramodern library is currently under construction. The first batch of Medical graduates came out in June 2007 and their final exams were supervised by King's College of London, United Kingdom, which provides the curriculum and teaching assistance to the Amoud University College of Health Sciences.

History

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Amoud University.

Following the collapse of the Somali state and the civil strife which followed, most educational facilities were destroyed, damaged or simply abandoned as a result of insecurity. Education ceased to function at all levels causing school-going children and youth throughout Somalia to see their future suddenly blocked by circumstances beyond their control.

Thousands of former students whose education was interrupted face unemployment with no possibility of obtaining qualifications to enter the job market.

In response to this bleak situation, a group of Somali professionals from within Somaliland and the Diaspora began discussions in 1996 relating to the creation of an institute of higher learning. This culminated in the establishment of Amoud University as a national community-based educational establishment.

Amoud University (AU) was formally launched in 1998 and is registered as a non-governmental, non-profit making institution. Amoud is an institute which is deeply rooted in the local community as the primary support for the establishment of Amoud came from the community elders, leaders, business people, concerned citizens and local non-governmental organizations.

Moreover, the establishment of Amoud University is seen as symbolic of the transition from an era of war and destruction to an era of peace and development and inspired other Communities not only in Somaliland but also other parts of Somalia to create higher learning institutions along the lines of Amoud University.

Amoud University started in 1998 with 66 students in two faculties (Education and Business Administration), and 3 teachers. The University currently has a student population of 4031(source: Office of The Chief Registrar, Amoud University, Academic Year Period 2013/2014) enrolled in 13 faculties, 218 teaching staff and a large library with latest books. In fact a new ultramodern library is currently under construction. The first batch of Medical graduates came out in June 2007 and their final exams were supervised by King's College of London, United Kingdom, which provides the curriculum and teaching assistance to the Amoud University College of Health Sciences.

In 2003, Amoud University signed a project agreement with the EC/DANIDA/CfBT for teacher training in the Education department. The two-year Diploma Education Program is funded by EC and DANIDA through UNESCO and CfBT.

Amoud University is a non-governmental, national University and open to all aspiring candidates who fulfill the admission requirements without discrimination based on sex, ethnic, origin, creed, color or religion.

The idea of establishing Amoud University was conceived by four intellectuals working in the Gulf in 1994 and was formally proposed in a workshop held in Borama on August 6, 1996. The workshop agreed to the proposal and adopted a resolution for the establishment of the University by 1997.

Amoud University started its first admission examination on September 1997 and selected 66 students to undergo a nine-month intensive English course. The University commenced its undergraduate program on 4 November 1998 and admitted the first freshman class, setting a landmark in the history of higher education in this country.

Currently the university consists of thirteen faculties which variably offer master's degrees, Bachelor's degrees, two years diploma and certificate programs: They are shown in the following table:-

AMOUD UNIVERSITY STUDENT POPULATION AS AT 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
Faculties/ schools/ Departments	Male	Female	Total
Department of Freshman Studies	760	323	1083
Faculty of Sharia and Law	131	27	158
Faculty of Agriculture and Environment	168	50	218
Faculty of Engineering	175	9	184
Faculty of Computing and ICT	159	64	223
Faculty of Education	608	156	764
Faculty of Business and Public Administration	315	155	470
Faculty of Economics and Political Science	160	29	199
School of Research and Postgraduate Studies	93	39	122
School of Medicine	135	48	183
School of Pharmacology	45	17	62
School of Dentistry	56	25	81
School of Nursing	32	115	147
School of Public Health	57	12	69
School of Medical Laboratory Technology	48	20	68
Total	2942	1089	4031
Percentage	73.0%	27.0%	100.0%

Vision, mission and objectives

Vision

Amoud University aspires to be a centre of excellence in education and scholarship in the Horn of Africa and a pioneer in promoting understanding and peace between cultures and communities in the region.

Mission

The Mission of Amoud University is to significantly contribute to the development of the potentialities of Somali people through education and training and thus help them join in the global village.

Objectives

The following were set as the objectives of the University

• To restore hope and strengthen their confidence in their Islamic faith and country and a sense of direction for the younger generation and thus reduce their tendency to get involved in anti-social activities including confrontations
• To set an example for other regions as a practical demonstration of the benefits of the culture of peace
• To pioneer a tradition of higher education in Somaliland and to train a new breed of professionals
• To influence and guide the system of education in the country
• To provide an alternative and opportunities for those who were being attracted to foreign countries under the pretext of seeking higher education.

Campus

Amoud Valley

Amoud University main campus located in Amoud Valley which is located 4.5 kilometers east of Borama, Somaliland, on the grounds of the prestigious former Amoud Secondary School which was established in 1952. The Faculties in the Campus are as the fellows:-

• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Business and Public Administration
• Faculty of Computing and ICT
• Faculty of Agriculture and Environment
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Economics and Political Science

Collage Of Health Science

Collage of Health Science situated in Borama town, west of Rays Hotel and next to the Allaale Hospital, where medical students perform their practical sessions. The Faculties in the Campus are as the fellows:-

• School of Dentistry
• School of Nursing and Midwifery
• School of Medicine and Surgery
• School of Public Health
• School of Laboratory Technology
• School of Pharmacology

Admission

Amoud University is a community-owned, non-governmental national university that is open to all aspiring candidates who meet the admission requirements regardless of sex, ethnicity, creed, color or religion.

Admission to the university is based on competitive examination. Candidates who have obtained an adequate passing grade in their secondary school exit tests are eligible for the admission examination that is held each July. Candidates from abroad who have matriculated under different educational systems are evaluated by the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis.

Academics

Agriculture & Environment

Amoud University made a decision to open the said faculty given the fact that agriculture is the backbone of our economy and in addition to that provides wider scope and opportunities for the people in the country. As this nation approaches twenty first century requires more people that are involved in agriculture as their primary economic activity than ever before but unfortunately agriculture only accounts for four percent of the country’s GDP. Faculty of agriculture of Amoud University will play a key role to the enhancement of crop production and the provision of people equipped with the latest knowledge in the field in addition to the provision of food for humans and animal feeds, Faculty of agriculture will play also a key role in the use of gene manipulation, better management of soil nutrients, and improved weed control and much more because all of these are mechanism that increase yield per unit area. The developing world generally produces lower yields, having less of the latest science, capital, and technology base. At the moment, Agriculture in our country is subsistence agriculture (the production of enough food to meet just the needs of the farmer/agriculturalist and his/her family). Amoud university with the establishment of the faculty of agriculture wants to transform the current agricultural system into that of industrial agriculture, (often referred to as factory farming) long prevalent in "developed" nations and increasingly so elsewhere, which consists of obtaining financial income from the cultivation of land to yield produce, the commercial raising of animals (animal husbandry), or both.

In addition to that; the improvement of a country's human resource capacity for productivity is a pre-requisite for social and economic development. In the agricultural sector, both formal and non-formal education is essential for improving food security and rural employment and reducing poverty. Formal agricultural education is needed for the production of skilled manpower to serve the agricultural sector through extension, research, entrepreneurship and commerce. Non-formal agricultural education, often provided by both public and private extension services, is needed for training of farmers, farm families and workers and for capacity building in a wide range of rural organizations and groups.

To meet the challenges of agricultural production and food security facing Somaliland today and in the 21st century, We must be willing to invest in our human capital for development. Improving human capital in agriculture is especially important for instance in our country where the shortage of trained human resources is a major limiting factor to development. However, Faculty of agriculture is taking advantage of good quality teaching staff holding higher degrees from prestigious universities in abroad. Besides it has also microbiology, biochemistry and soil labs equipped with state of the art instruments. Moreover, the library of the faculty of agriculture holds up to date text books on almost all the subjects of agriculture.

Business & Public Administration

Remarks of the Faculty

The Faculty of Business and Public Administration is one of the thirteen faculties of Amoud University. It is located at Amoud Valley, the university's main campus, Borama, Awdal Region, Somaliland.The Faculty of Business and Public Administration along with the Faculty of Education was the first two faculties inaugurated on Nov 4th, 1998. In accordance with the mission of the university the main mission of the faculty is to promote scholarship and provide quality business education and training, and serve to the community

The faculty offers the following programs

• Degree of Business Administration (stream Management and Accounting)
• Degree in Public Administration
• Degree in Project Management
• Diploma in Business Administration
• Diploma in Project Management

The faculty of business and Public Administration works closely with the other faculties in the university as well as the other related faculties in the country and outside the country. The faculty is committed to extending the boundaries of business trainings and legal education. We aim to achieve this through close relationships with professional associations, other education providers and universities, businesses, employers, local organizations, international organizations and government across-Somaliland and internationally.

Policy Statement

The Faculty of Business and Public Administration is committed to provide its students with high quality education who will in turn contribute to the overall improvement of human development opportunities of the country. All individuals who meet its admission requirements regardless of race, religion, color, gender and nationality can join the faculty.

Objectives of the Faculty

To contribute to the reconstruction and development of the country by training human resources. To provide business & Economic courses both degree and diploma and establish a center of excellence for management, accounting, project management, human resource management and marketing and other related courses. Review regularly existing business practice gaps and developing curricula to keep abreast with national and global developments while promoting applied research on cutting edge issues in business and related disciplines To provide consultancy services to government, industry, the private sector and the community at large. Develop and implement a systematic process of continuous quality assurance in training and business practices.

Criteria for Admission

Local applicants who seek admission to Faculty of Business and Public Administration must pass the General Secondary School Leaving Examination conducted by the Somaliland Ministry of Education.

If there are more applicants than available vacancies, students with high grades will be given priority. Applicants who hold Secondary Education Certificates from recognized institutions in other countries will have their certificates evaluated and approved by the Academic Committee.

Graduation Requirements

The credit hour per semester forms the basis of awarding a degree at the university. In order to be eligible for a degree, a student must earn successfully a minimum of 124 credit hours with an overall GPA {Grade Point Average} of at least 2:00 and 2.5 for his major area either management or accounting at the moment on a 4-point scale. In addition, he/she must also pass Amoud Comprehensive Exam (ACE) for his major. That is, he/she must earn a minimum of GPA: 2.00 (Overall), 2.5 (major area) and a pass grade for the ACE.

Computing & ICT

Vision, Mission and Objectives of The Faculty

Vision of the Faculty

To become a leading institution of higher learning of good international repute providing home-grown, real-time and research-based solutions to the myriad problems encountered in Computing and Information & Communication Technology areas as well as act as a regional electronic hub for fostering peace and development.

Mission of The Faculty

To respond positively to socio-economic needs by designing and implementing a universal education system guided by the principles and values of peace for all humanity and development in all spheres of human kind in addition to providing a conducive research environment for scholars to flourish at all levels of their career.

Objectives of the Faculty

As a faculty, we are keen on churning highly qualified professionals whose knowledge base and grasp of subject content is unmatched. We aspire to bring out, not just capable graduates who can match any challenges in this fast dynamic digital age, but business savvy graduates who look forward to creating job opportunities for themselves and others by applying the global multifaceted world of computing and informatics concepts imparted in them.

List of Programmes Offered At The Faculty

This faculty currently offers two programmes, namely, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, which is offered in the Information & Communication Technology department and Bachelor of Business Information Technology, a joint collaborative programme offered in partnership with faculty of Business and Public Administration.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSC I. T.)

This course is currently being offered. The next intake will be at the start of the new academic year which commences on September 15, 2014. Our pioneer students graduated in August 2012. The population of students in this programme today stands at a total of 120. Sophomore year students are 24 in number, Junior year students are 40 in number while their Senior year counterparts are 56 in number.

Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT)

This programme was launched in September 15, 2012. We have a total population of 55 students in this programme. The pioneer students for this programme are currently in their Sophomore year. The department’s office is located at the faculty of Computing and ICT. However, there are mandatory, regular joint consultations between this faculty and the faculty of Business and Public Administration, Amoud University, regarding the implementation of the curriculum, teaching and routine running.

Diploma in Information Technology programme:-

This programme shall be offered part-time, in the evening sessions only, at the town campus Computer laboratory, Amoud University. The programme is going to be offered in the department of Information & Communication Technology. It is listed in the strategic plan of the faculty as a major priority item and is scheduled for implementation in March 2014.

The target market is open to the following categories of people

• a. Those that have just cleared secondary school and want to pursue a quick course for a short period of time in the evenings.
• b. Those who are currently working in any other profession and wish to add some Information Technology strength to their curriculum vitae.

Education

Remarks of the Faculty

The Faculty of Education is one of the thirteen Faculties that are currently functional in the university. It has been established in 1998 with the aim of producing qualified teachers and educationists who contribute to the postwar recovery of Somaliland educational system. The Faculty started with three lecturers and ten students, and has grown tremendously since then. Now it is the largest Faculty of the University and hosts over 60 lecturers and 800 students. Currently, the Faculty includes five departments, namely department of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Social Studies and Department of Languages. By providing students with up-to date skills, knowledge and attitude, we prepare students to be competent in a challenging, constantly changing, multicultural work environment. In order to achieve its mission, the Faculty will expand its programs and adopt a variety of modes of delivery.

Vision, mission and Objectives

Vision

Amoud University Faculty of Education aspires to be an international renowned center of excellence in teaching and education and to produce knowledgeable, reflective lifelong learners who care about the welfare of others and the environment, and who are recognized for their leadership and commitment to the very best in teaching and learning

Mission

The Faculty is committed to the advancement of knowledge through reflective teaching, leading-edge pedagogy, innovative curriculum, modern ICT, engagement with learners, environmental awareness and resource optimization. Through its different programs, the Faculty is committed to promote the culture of peace, dialogue, democracy and indigenous knowledge.

Objectives

To produce well-qualified teachers in the fields of natural and social sciences. To provide in-service training opportunities to staff in educational institutions, Ministry of Education and related fields for the purpose of upgrading and updating their knowledge and competence. To sustain an outstanding academic staff dedicated to undergraduate and postgraduate excellence in teaching, learning and research. To improve education theory and practice and contribute to the development of the nation by producing quality research and publications in the field of education. To provide innovate and diverse academic programs that respond to the needs of the changing world. To produce high quality teachers educationists and who are equipped with advanced knowledge in their fields of specialization, up-to date professional knowledge and modern ICT skills. To strengthen the education profession through active engagement in significant initiatives, enterprises and activities, and through discussions, debates and the provision of expert knowledge.

Economics & Political Science

Remarks of the Faculty

Faculty of Economics and Political Science (FEPS) was established as department of economics in the faculty of Business and Economics on Nov 4th, 1998, but due to growth and extension of the university; FEPS was inaugurated as a separate Faculty of Economic & Political Science on Oct 23rd, 2012. And this is a short quarterly report about the faculty. In accordance with the mission of the university the main mission of the faculty to create competent and self- reliant economists & politicians to contribute to the economic and social development of the region as well as the country, thus improving the livelihoods of all peoples in Somaliland and sustainable reducing poverty.

The faculty currently offers the following programs

• 1.Bachelor's degree in Economics
• 2.Bachelor's degree in Political Science.

The faculty is committed to extending the boundaries of business, economics trainings and legal education. We aim to achieve this through close relationships with professional associations, other education providers and universities, businesses, employers, local organizations, international organizations and government across-Somaliland and internationally.

Policy Statement

The Faculty embrace and practice good governance. In this regard we shall ensure that all our processes and procedures are marked by efficiency, effectiveness and transparency; we are accountable for our decisions and actions; our decision-making processes are participative and consultative; and our decisions and actions reflect meritocracy and are open and transparent.

Objectives of the Faculty

To produce effective and qualitative economists & politicians, competent manpower to ensure job on the bases of the country’s education and training policy by involving the assistance of stakeholders and the community according to the interest of the beneficiaries to enhance the socio economic development of the country. To realize the above vision and mission, certain shared values shall be nurtured. There is great need for economics/politics to be guided by the right values derived from the virtues and moral standards of the society in the region and wider community in the country. To provide research and consultancy services to such bodies and organizations as may need them, that is including but not limited to government offices, not for profit organizations, associations and private businesses. To provide consultancy services to government, industry, the private sector and the community at large.

Criteria for Admission

Applicants with in Somaliland who seek admission to Faculty Economics and Political must pass the General Secondary School Leaving Examination conducted by the Somaliland Ministry of Education; in addition to this they must have a GPA of at least 2.00 in their freshman class here in Amoud University. Applicants outside Somalind must have a GCSE certificate from a recognized institution, and must have a GPA of not less than 2.00 in their freshman class here in Amoud University.

• If there are more applicants than available vacancies, students with the highest grades will be given to the priority.

Graduation Requirements

• The credit hour per semester forms the basis of awarding a degree at the university.
• In order to be eligible for a degree, a student must earn successfully a minimum of 124 credit hours with an overall GPA {Grade Point Average} of at least 2:00 and 2.5 for his major area.
• In addition, he/she must also pass Amoud Comprehensive Exam (ACE) for his major.

That is, he/she must:-

• 1.Earn a minimum of GPA: 2.00 (Overall),
• 2.Obtain a minimum of GPA: 2.5 (Major Area)
• 3.Obtain a Pass Grade (Amoud Comprehensive Examination).

Sharia & Law

The current awful disaster prevailing in Muslim world was resulted in the negligence of the maintenance of law and order and the absence of trained human resources equipped with the genuine values of the Islam. Faculty of sharia and law Established in 2006 it’s aimed to contribute to the development of the moral code of Islamic education and to revive, and invigorate our national values. The motto of this faculty is knowledge, faith and work. This motto rightly responds to the Mission of Amoud University, which focuses on the training of post- civil war qualified human resources, with strong belief in the Islamic regulation and its values of fraternity, cooperation hard work, and it discards all types of favoritism tribalism, and culture of conflict. This faculty is committed to make a difference in the communities around faculty shari’a and law.

Objectives

• The broad aims and objectives of the faculty of the Shari’ a and law is:
• To provide for all –around and harmonious development of the

Individuals and society..

• To re-construct human thought in all its forms on the foundations of Islam.
• To develop Islamic character and personality among the students,Teachers and the supporting staff of the university.
• Preserving Islamic cultural heritage and good values.
• Training qualified judges with modern skills and better work culture.
• Co-operating with other similar institutions.
• To promote among the students the culture of peace and self- reliance,respect for human rights, and good social values.

Engineering

Since engineering field started after years in Amoud University. We are proud to see new brilliant students who will participate this faculty and get the greatest benefit at the first stages up to the ending. I am sure that the student who graduates this faculty will be full engineers after four years graduation; hence, they will take a great role in constructional development in the country that is still lacking design of structure and necessary building calculations locally, regionally and globally as well.

About the Faculty

Opened in 15th-sept-2009. Now, we have the dept –of-civil engineering Number of students are 90 students

List of staff in faculty

Here, in the faculty, we have variety of qualitative from different countries as follows:USA, United Kingdom (UK), Ethiopia,Sudan Bangladesh, an others,

Equipments and instruments

• We have all types of surfing instruments: (Electronic and Manual)
• Drawing special alb (for each student)
• Electrical installation Lab.

Objectives: the Objectives of the Faculty are as follows

To train a civil engineering who can design and construct a wide range of civil engineering works such as building, roads, Dams, water supply facilities and irrigation structures. To provide consultancy services to governmental of science and technology through research.

Academic year

The university operates according to a semester system, and the academic year begins in September and ends in July. There is a brief one-month break after the first semester, and two months of holiday at the end of the academic year.

Undergraduates and staff

As of 2012, Amoud University has a student population of 4,000, and includes pupils from all Somali-speaking territories. The college's teaching staff stands at 238 instructors.

Faculties and curricula

As of 2014, the university consists of eleven faculties/schools offering postgraduate degrees, bachelor's degrees, as well as two-year diploma and certificate programs. Each faculty or school formulates its academic program within the university's general regulations. It also enjoys considerable freedom with respect to its internal affairs, including recommendations for the selection of faculty members.

• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Business and Public Administration
• Faculty of Economics and Political Science
• Faculty of Agriculture and Environment
• Faculty of Sharia and Law
• Faculty of Computing and ICT
• Faculty of Engineering
• College of Health Sciences
• School of Medicine and Surgery
• School of Public Health
• School of Dentistry
• School of Nursing and Midwifery
• School of Pharmacy
• School of Medical Laboratory Technology

External links

• Official site