The Faculty of Engineering at Somali National University was established in 1974 to educate highly skilled engineers capable of contributing to Somalia’s infrastructure, industrial development and technological advancement.
The Faculty originally comprised four academic departments: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Architectural Engineering. Over the years it experienced steady growth in undergraduate education, research and technical outreach, becoming one of the University’s leading professional faculties.
Following the collapse of the Somali government and the outbreak of the civil war in 1991, the Faculty suspended its academic operations. After the reopening of Somali National University in 2014, the Faculty of Engineering was re-established in 2016, welcoming its first new cohort of students.
Today, the Faculty provides engineering education that combines scientific knowledge, practical laboratory work, design projects, field experience and professional ethics, producing engineers who can design sustainable solutions and address national infrastructure challenges.
The Faculty at a glance
Established in 1974, offering Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Architectural Engineering and producing innovative, ethical and responsible engineers.
- Established
- 1974
- Programmes
- 4 programmes listed
- Departments
- 4
- Dean
- Prof. Dr. Ahmed Alasso
- Undergraduate tuition
- Free
- Duration (charges table)
- 5 years
- Administrative charges
- US$125 per semester · Fees & charges
History and background
The Faculty was established in 1974. Its history is summarised in the overview above.
Vision and mission
The Faculty works within the vision, mission and core values of Somali National University.
A separate vision and mission statement for the Faculty has not been supplied. It will be published here once approved.
Source: Faculty of Engineering page (XML page 19107)