Gollis University

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Gollis University
جامعة جولس
Other name
GU
MottoA beacon of knowledge
TypePrivate
Established2004 (2004)
ChairmanDr. Saeed A. H. Ibrahim
PresidentSaeed Mohamed Ahmed
Vice-president[[]]
Total staff
436
Students2,471
Undergraduates2,397
Postgraduates74
Other students
600a
Location
Hargeisa
,
Maroodi Jeex
,
Somaliland
CampusLarge City, 32 acres (13 ha)
Colours     Blue, White, Yellow and Red
Websitegollis.edu.sl
gollis.edu.so
gollisuniversity.org
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Gollis University (GU) is a privately owned university in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. It is situated near the Golis Mountains.

Overview

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Gollis University serves the Maroodi-Jeex Region and receives students from portions of the other five regions. It was founded in 2004 as a non-profit institution by Dr. Saeed Ahmed Hassan, it officially opened for student enrollment in 2005 and was upgraded to a university within 10 months of its opening. Starting with 40 criminal justice and 40 civil engineering students, the student population reached 706 at the end of 2007. [1]

Today, the university offers faculties such as Computer Studies, Engineering, Management Science & Economics, Medicine & Health Sciences, Social Sciences & Law, Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, Criminal Justice, and Civil Engineering, among others with both bachelor's and master’s degree programs.

The university operates one main campus in Hargeisa, the capital city of Somaliland, along with several campuses in other regions of Somaliland, including Berbera, Burcao, Erigavo, LasAnod, Buuhoodle, and one in Garowe, Somalia. The tuition fees from students (approximately $500.00/student/semester) are the main source of income for the University.

The university has established the Gollis University Research Institute (GURI). GURI promotes the delivery of research across all faculties and departments of Gollis University. It also promotes and coordinates research projects with other organizations, including higher education institutes, NGOs, professional organizations, and international organizations.[2] [3]

Campuses

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The university has several campuses in the region, including:[4]

Undergraduate programs:

  • Faculty of Engineering:
    • Bachelor of Civil engineering
    • Bachelor of Telecommunication engineering
    • Bachelor of Electrical engineering
    • Bachelor of Computer engineering
    • Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
  • Faculty of Information Communication Technology
  • Faculty of Management & Economics:
    • Bachelor of Business Management
    • Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
    • Bachelor of Economics
    • Bachelor of Business Information Technology
  • Faculty of Geology & Water Resources
  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine[5]
  • Faculty of Medicine & Allied Health Sciences:
    • Medicine
    • Public Health
    • Nutrition
    • Clinical Laboratory
    • Anesthesia
    • Clinical Officers
  • Faculty of Social and Behavioral Science:
    • Bachelor Development Studies
    • Bachelor of Social Science
    • Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations
  • Faculty of Law.
  • Faculty of Islamic Studies and Sharia
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Applied Statistics

Postgraduate Master Degree programs

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References

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  1. ^ "Gollis University History". Gollis University. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  2. ^ "Gollis University". Accreditation Service for International Colleges, ASIC. ASIC Global Ltd. Retrieved 2019-10-12.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Association of African Universities". Association of African Universities, AAU. Association of African Universities.
  4. ^ "Gollis University Campuses". Gollis University.
  5. ^ "Academics". Gollis University.
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