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Business & Management
Entrepreneurial, market-driven programs across business and management disciplines.
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License No. 1 — 2020
Accredited by the National Commission for Higher Education, Somaliland
About the University
An education revolution, rooted in access.
Supported by the PLO Lumumba Foundation, The Unity University exists to bridge the gap in higher education access across Sub-Saharan Africa — pairing free education with market-driven skills that make graduates genuinely employable.
- Vision: a world-class university in leadership development in Africa
- Free, quality higher education for disadvantaged students
- Pan-African community — students from Somaliland, Somalia, Ethiopia, Yemen, Syria, Djibouti, Palestine, Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya and beyond
- Faculty drawn from across English-speaking Africa
Faculties & Schools
Six faculties. One mission.
Nine-trimester bachelor's degrees and postgraduate programs, taught in English and built around employability — each led by a Dean committed to Africa's transformation.
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Information & Communications Technology
Computer-centre training, e-learning and practical modules for the digital age.
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Allied Health Sciences
Laboratory-backed training for compassionate health professionals.
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Education
Value-driven teacher training to skill Somaliland for the 21st century.
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Social Sciences
Public administration, humanitarian sciences and community dynamics.
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Sharia & Law
Legal and Sharia education grounded in justice, equity and integrity.
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Academics
From foundation to master's.
A modular semester system, taught in English, with a clear pathway from pre-university through postgraduate study.
Higher Education Certificate
A mandatory seven-month, two-semester pre-university bridge that builds the critical-thinking foundation every degree student needs.
Academic WritingCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingEnglish LanguageICTBasic KiswahiliCommunication SkillsLife SkillsEthical Practice
Bachelor's Degrees
Structured over nine trimesters — three academic years — for a comprehensive, rigorous foundation across our six faculties.
Business & ManagementICTAllied Health SciencesEducationSocial SciencesSharia & Law
Master's Programs
Postgraduate study offered across all faculties, with specializations spanning the sciences, administration and management.
Basic SciencesHumanitarian SciencesICTPublic AdministrationCommunications & Information SciencesBusiness DisciplinesSocial Work & Social Administration
Grading & Standards
Transparent, rigorous assessment on a 5.0 grade-point scale — part of our commitment to accountability and integrity.
| Marks | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 80–100 | A | 5.0 |
| 75–79 | B+ | 4.5 |
| 70–74 | B | 4.0 |
| 65–69 | C+ | 3.5 |
| 60–64 | C | 3.0 |
| 55–59 | D+ | 2.5 |
| 50–54 | D | 2.0 |
| 0–49 | F | 0 |
Our Journey
Growing, every graduation.
From the first foundation certificates to full master's cohorts — in five years.
Dec 17, 2022First Milestone
Inaugural Foundation Certificate graduation
Oct 4, 2023First Degrees
Foundation Certificates and first Bachelor's degrees conferred
Oct 28, 2024First Master's
Bachelor's, Master's and Foundation graduates cross the stage
Oct 8, 2025Class of 2025
Our largest cohort yet — across all three levels
Student Life
A Pan-African community.
Ten-plus nationalities, campuses across Hargeisa, one family — from Jigjiga Yar Street to the City Center Campus.
Admissions
Your journey starts here.
Tuition-free. Merit-driven. Open to the region and the diaspora.
1
Check Requirements
High school certificate (or equivalent) for undergraduate entry; second-class honors bachelor's for master's.
2
Prepare Documents
Original certificates, certified transcripts, and two passport-sized photos.
3
Submit & Pay Fee
Complete your application with the one-time, non-refundable admission fee.
4
Begin Foundation
Join the seven-month Higher Education Certificate and start your degree pathway.
Leadership
Rewriting the narrative of higher education in Africa.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
All leadership messages
The Unity University is rewriting the narrative of higher education in Africa by removing financial, geographic, and political barriers for high school graduates. As part of executive leadership, we coordinate academic standards, strategic partnerships, and institutional growth to ensure our students receive a transformative education.
— Deputy Vice-Chancellor, The Unity University
Dean of Students
We are dedicated to fostering a supportive, disciplined, and inclusive environment where every student can overcome financial and personal hurdles to achieve excellence.
Director, Quality AssuranceQuality is embedded in every facet of The Unity University — so that your education meets world-class benchmarks.
Director, Research and InnovationWe encourage evidence-based research that bridges theory with practical societal transformation.
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Access to higher education is a basic right. Here, tuition-free doesn't mean quality-free — it means opportunity for everyone.
The Unity University CommunityStudents from 10+ nations across Africa and the Middle East
News & Events
The latest from Unity.
News & Updates
Prof. PLO Lumumba to Deliver Keynote Address at CCJC 2026 in Nairobi
The Chancellor of The Unity University, Prof. PLO Lumumba, will deliver the keynote address at the 11th Criminology and Criminal…
News & Updates
The Unity University Launches Football Tournament for Hargeisa Secondary School Teachers
The Unity University has officially launched a football tournament for secondary school teachers across Hargeisa. The tournament brings together educators…
News & Updates
The Unity University Wishes National Examination Candidates Every Success
The Unity University extends its best wishes to all students sitting for the Somaliland National Certificate Examinations. These examinations represent…
Supported by The PLO Lumumba Foundation
Accredited by the National Commission for Higher Education
Certified by the Somaliland National Exams & Certification Board
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