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About BU
Benadir University (BU) — private non-profit university. It is located in Mogadishu, Somalia. The higher education institution is considered one of the youngest in the country, as it was founded in 2002.
BU is developing different scientific directions and invites students to join the research.
- Location
- Mogadishu, Somalia
- Establishment year
- 2002
- Students
- 1,999
- Acceptance rate
- 60%

BU tuition fees
The academic calendar at BU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Somalia. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at BU are different for locals and foreigners. Somalia citizens pay 2 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 2,500 USD. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Local2USD/year
- Foreign2,500USD/year
- Master
- Local2USD/year
- Foreign2,500USD/year
Bachelor degree at BU
Enrollment in a bachelor's program at BU is based on the results of entrance exams.

BU campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Mogadishu. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at BU. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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