Hargeisa, Somaliland
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A new university for Somaliland

Knowledge for a
changing region.

Gulf of Aden University brings together rigorous teaching, professional education and applied research in Hargeisa. Students learn to analyse difficult questions, build practical capability and contribute responsibly to society.

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Academic study

Degrees with a
clear destination.

Each programme combines sound academic foundations with practical projects, professional communication and experience relevant to local employers.

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Business & Development

Enterprise, public leadership and measurable development.

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Health & Social Sciences

People-centred careers in health, care and community wellbeing.

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Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences

Science for diagnosis, quality healthcare and local innovation.

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Technology & Engineering

Practical solutions for the region’s digital and industrial future.

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Degree programmes

Choose your field.

Programme availability, entry requirements and awards remain subject to institutional approval and accreditation.

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BBA

Business Administration

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Digital Business
  • Marketing
Established＋

Develop the practical management, leadership and commercial skills needed to build and grow organisations in Somaliland and beyond.

Career paths
  • Business manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Marketing officer
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BSc

Accounting & Finance

  • Islamic Finance
  • FinTech
  • Banking
Established＋

Build strong foundations in accounting, financial analysis, banking and responsible financial decision-making.

Career paths
  • Accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Banking officer
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BSc

Economics

  • Development Economics
  • Data Analysis
  • Econometrics
Established＋

Use economic theory, data and policy analysis to understand markets and support Somaliland’s long-term development.

Career paths
  • Economist
  • Policy analyst
  • Research officer
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BA

Public Administration

  • Governance
  • Public Finance
  • Digital Government
Established＋

Prepare for ethical leadership and professional management across government, municipalities and public institutions.

Career paths
  • Public administrator
  • Policy officer
  • Municipal manager
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BA

Development Studies

  • Project Management
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Humanitarian Action
Established＋

Understand development challenges and learn to design, manage and evaluate effective programmes with communities.

Career paths
  • Programme officer
  • Development specialist
  • Humanitarian coordinator
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BBA

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

  • Startups
  • Investment Readiness
  • Export
Distinctive＋

Turn local problems into viable ventures through customer discovery, product development, finance and market testing.

Career paths
  • Founder
  • Innovation manager
  • Business adviser
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BSc

Project Management & M&E

  • Grant Writing
  • Impact Measurement
  • Donor Reporting
Distinctive＋

Learn to plan, finance, deliver and measure projects for NGOs, government, business and international partners.

Career paths
  • Project manager
  • M&E specialist
  • Grants officer
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BSc

Supply Chain, Logistics & Trade

  • Ports
  • Procurement
  • Humanitarian Logistics
Distinctive＋

Build the operational and analytical skills required across ports, trade corridors, procurement and distribution.

Career paths
  • Supply chain analyst
  • Procurement officer
  • Logistics manager
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BA

Social Work

  • Child & Family Services
  • Mental Health
  • Community Practice
Established＋

Prepare for ethical, evidence-informed work with children, families and communities across social service settings.

Career paths
  • Social worker
  • Family support specialist
  • Community officer
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BSc

Nursing

  • Community Health
  • Emergency Care
  • Maternal & Child Health
Established＋

Develop safe, compassionate and clinically grounded nursing skills for hospitals and community health services.

Career paths
  • Registered nurse
  • Community health nurse
  • Clinical coordinator
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BSc

Public Health

  • Epidemiology
  • Community Health
  • Digital Health
Established＋

Learn to prevent disease, improve population health and design programmes using evidence and community partnership.

Career paths
  • Public health officer
  • Epidemiology assistant
  • Health programme coordinator
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BPharm

Pharmacy

  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Medication Safety
  • Supply Chain
Established＋

Study medicines, patient safety and pharmaceutical systems with a strong focus on responsible professional practice.

Career paths
  • Pharmacist
  • Medication safety officer
  • Pharmaceutical supply specialist
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BSc

Medical Laboratory Science

  • Microbiology
  • Haematology
  • Molecular Diagnostics
Established＋

Gain the scientific and technical skills needed to support accurate diagnosis and high-quality laboratory services.

Career paths
  • Laboratory scientist
  • Diagnostic technologist
  • Quality officer
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BSc

Biomedical Science

  • Immunology
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Research
Distinctive＋

Explore the biological basis of health and disease while building strong laboratory and research capabilities.

Career paths
  • Biomedical scientist
  • Research assistant
  • Laboratory analyst
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BSc

Biotechnology & Food Science

  • Food Safety
  • Water Quality
  • Product Innovation
Distinctive＋

Apply biology and laboratory science to safer food, cleaner water and locally relevant product development.

Career paths
  • Food safety officer
  • Quality analyst
  • Biotechnology technician
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BSc

Information Technology

  • Software Development
  • Cybersecurity
  • Business Systems
Established＋

Build reliable digital products and systems while developing practical skills in software, networks and security.

Career paths
  • Software developer
  • IT systems specialist
  • Cybersecurity analyst
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BEng

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

  • Power Systems
  • Electronics
  • Industrial Automation
Established＋

Design, analyse and maintain electrical and electronic systems for homes, businesses and industry.

Career paths
  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
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BEng

Renewable Energy & Automation

  • Solar Energy
  • Battery Systems
  • PLC Programming
Distinctive＋

Develop practical engineering solutions for reliable clean energy, smart systems and industrial automation.

Career paths
  • Renewable energy engineer
  • Automation specialist
  • Solar project engineer
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BSc

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

  • Machine Learning
  • Analytics
  • Somali-language AI
Distinctive＋

Use data, programming and responsible AI to solve real problems for organisations and African communities.

Career paths
  • Data analyst
  • Machine-learning engineer
  • AI product specialist
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BSc

Digital Health & Health Information Systems

  • Health Data
  • Telemedicine
  • AI in Healthcare
Distinctive＋

Connect technology and healthcare to improve patient information, service delivery and evidence-based decisions.

Career paths
  • Health information specialist
  • Digital health officer
  • Health data analyst
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Centre for Professional Studies

Useful skills for
working professionals.

Short, assessed programmes built around real workplace tasks. Study in the evenings, at weekends or through a blended format.

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Project Management

8–12 weeks
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Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

8–12 weeks
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Impact Measurement & Reporting

8–12 weeks
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Grant Writing & Donor Compliance

8–12 weeks

Our academic approach

Education for
responsibility.

Students should leave with knowledge, sound judgement, practical experience and evidence of what they can do.

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Real work experience

Employer projects and structured placements are built into study.

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Professional standards

Clear learning outcomes, assessment and quality assurance.

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Entrepreneurial thinking

Identify opportunities, build solutions and create employment.

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English for work

Develop communication for local and international careers.

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A graduate portfolio

Show employers projects, analysis and practical results.

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Local purpose

Study global knowledge in the context of Somaliland.

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Gulf of Aden Research Institute

Evidence rooted in
local reality.

Applied research for government, business and communities, connecting Somaliland-based researchers with diaspora and international expertise.

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Economy & Development

Enterprise, employment, trade and public policy.

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Health & Diagnostics

Public health, laboratory systems and health technology.

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Energy & Technology

Renewable energy, digital systems and automation.

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Society & Governance

Education, institutions and community resilience.

Admissions

Your next chapter
starts here.

Choose a programme, prepare your documents and complete the online application.

Start your application ↗
01

Choose your programme

Review the course and career path.

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Prepare your documents

Secondary certificate, identification and supporting documents.

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Submit your application

Complete the form and upload clear copies.

Administration

Clear leadership.
Accountable governance.

The university is being developed with transparent academic governance, quality assurance and a clear separation between leadership, academic decision-making and research.

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Office of the PresidentStrategy, partnerships and institutional leadership
Academic AffairsCurriculum, faculty standards and teaching quality
Student & Registry ServicesAdmissions, records and student support
Centre for Professional StudiesCertificates, executive learning and employer programmes
Research InstituteResearch programmes, ethics and publications

GAU Campus

Your digital campus,
always open.

Students and teachers access courses, assignments, announcements and learning resources through the university portal.

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