Somaliland University of Technology
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Former names | Hargeisa College of Applied Arts & Technology |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 2000 (gained university status in 2007) |
| President | Dr. Saeed Sheikh Mohamed |
| Location | Berbera Road, Geed Habeeya, Hargeisa, Woqooyi Galbeed, Somaliland |
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| Colours | Green and orange |
| Website | somalilanduniversity |
The Somaliland University of Technology (SUTECH) (Somali: Jaamacadda Teknoolajiyadda Somaliland) is a tertiary academic institution located in Hargeisa, Woqooyi Galbeed, Somaliland.[1]
Overview
[edit]The university was founded in 2000 as a small non-profit educational institution by Dr. Saeed Sheikh Mohamed. It was formerly known as the Hargeisa College of Applied Arts & Technology (CAAT). The CAAT was an approved center of City & Guilds and Edexcel.[citation needed]
The Somaliland University of Technology is situated in a campus of 20 hectares donated by Dr. Mohamed. Building construction was funded by the Islamic Development Bank based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and opened in 2007.[citation needed]
The university has two partnership agreements with the University of Khartoum and Ahfad University for women in Sudan.[2][3]
The Somaliland University of Technology signed an agreements of cooperation with three African universities. The four universities agreed to work together as full partners within the framework of Intra-ACP Academic EU Funded Program. The main objective of the program is to develop and/or enhance the graduate studies programs of each university (Master's degree and PhD), and to exchange staff, faculties, and students.[citation needed]
Faculties and institutes
[edit]The university consists of the following faculties and institutes:
- Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
- Institute of Global Studies
- Faculty of ICT & Computer Sciences
- Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
- Faculty of Allied Sciences
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Environment Studies
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Hargeisa College of Vocational Training & Alternative Studies:
- Accounting Technician Program
- Office Management
- Computer Skills
- Agriculture Extension
- Women Empowerment
There are two independent centers which work closely with different faculties:
- School of Foreign Languages
- High school diploma program
References
[edit]- ↑ "Somaliland University of Technology". unirank.org. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- ↑ Somaliland University of Technology - President's profile
- ↑ Somaliland University of Technology - About us
External links
[edit]- Somaliland University of Technology homepage (in English)
- Somaliland Government website - see External Links CAAT College
