Admission Policies

Amoud University is open to all aspiring candidates without any discrimination. Admission to the University is by competitive examination. Candidates with a good pass in their secondary school leaving examinations are eligible for the admission examination that is held annually on July. Candidates from abroad who studied under different systems of education are evaluated by the Admissions Committee on case-by-case basis.

Admission
Amoud University is a non-governmental, national University and open to all aspiring candidates who fulfill the admission requirements without discrimination based on sex, ethnic, origin, creed, color or religion.

Admission Policies
Amoud University is open to all aspiring candidates without any discrimination. Admission to the University is by competitive examination. Candidates with a good pass in their secondary school leaving examinations are eligible for the admission examination that is held annually on July. Candidates from abroad who studied under different systems of education are evaluated by the Admissions Committee on case-by-case basis.

Criteria for Admission
Local applicants who seek admission to Amoud University must first pass the General Secondary School Certificate conducted by the Somaliland Ministry of Education.
Applicants who hold General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent from recognized educational institutions will have their certificates examined and approved by the Academic Committee.

Admission
Amoud University is a non-governmental, national University and open to all aspiring candidates who fulfill the admission requirements without discrimination based on sex, ethnic, origin, creed, color or religion.

Amoud University School of Postgraduate Studies and Research
Town Campus, Borama, Awdal
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1. Mr. Mukhtar Abdi Omar
   Associate Dean, AU School of Postgraduate Studies and Research (AUSPGSR)
   Main Campus, Borama
   Tel: +252 63 4444332
2. Mrs. Saida Abdirahman Omar
   Associate Dean, AU School of Postgraduate Studies and Research (AUSPGSR)
   Main Campus, Borama
   Tel: +252 63 4462270
3. Mr. Mukhtar Ahmed Omar
   Associate Dean, AU School of Postgraduate Studies and Research (AUSPGSR)
   City Campus, Hargeisa
   Tel: +252 63 4459767

Criteria For Admission into AU Masters Programmes

To qualify for admission into the Masters degree candidates shall be:

• Holders of an undergraduate degree of Amoud University with Grade Points of 2.70 and above or a degree from any other recognized University and
• Postgraduate Diploma of Amoud University or from any other recognized University, or evidence of extensive research experience as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals.
• In addition to the above, applicants must meet the specific requirements of the Masters programme as approved by Senate.

Amoud University Office of The Chief Registrar

Main Campus, Amoud University, Amoud Valley, Borama, Awdal
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1. Chief Registrar
Mr. Suleiman Hassan Ali
Tel: +252 63 4451294

2. Deputy Registrar
Mrs. Fatuma Ali Mohamed
Tel: +252 63 4450700

3. Deputy Registrar
Abdiwahab Yousuf Abdillahi
Tel: +252 63 4593697

To apply for Postgraduate Certificate programmes, Postgraduate Diploma programmes, Masters programmes, PHD Programmes and postdoctoral programmes, use the application form(AU_SPGSR_Application_Form_for_Postgraduate_Programmes_2020.PDF) and send by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.