We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. We help them succeed in their career—to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.
Brief History About Baidoa University
Baidoa University is an accredited private, non-profit higher education institution, serving for socio-economic development in Somalia especially in South West State Regions.
In 2001, The first idea for the establishment of Baidoa University came out as an initiative proposed by a famous educational activist, a member of the First Non-Transitional Somali federal parliament Hon. Prof. Aweis Abdullahi Ibrahim and then the idea supported by . Prof. Sharif Mohamed Abdullahi Hussein who had dedicated his life in serving for the development of formal and Non-formal Education in Somalia particularly in Southwest State region, then the idea was handled in a good hands of the community, discussed with other key intellectuals, activists in the field of education, people with different backgrounds of civil society organizations in and out of the state, such as community figures, researchers, traditional leaders, politicians, religious leaders, woman and youth organizations.
Finally, on 10th October, 2005, Baidoa University was officially inaugurated as the first higher learning institution in Baidoa.
The opening ceremony was attended by government officials, traditional elders and civil society organizations and the classes admitted in 15th October, 2005.
UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS
Baidoa University offers programs ranging from Business Administration, Public Administration, Nursing, Public Health, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Biology & Chemistry, IT, Agriculture and Sharia & Law.
Our courses are taught by experienced and highly qualified lecturers who have a broad and extensive knowledge of all subjects in their fields and are committed to excellence in teaching, research and academic advising.
BU is a world-class institution with world-class facilities that maximizes learning potential by offering ample opportunities for experiential learning and judicious use of latest technology.
Baidoa University is an active participant in the research community worldwide. We believe that education must go beyond national borders, and for this reason, our active international participation is essential. This involvement does not only enhance our goal to provide students with an education comparable to to that of the best universities worldwide, but it also enhances the university’s international reputation. We judge our performance in the context of achievable but challenging benchmarks, thinking more globally and establishing strategic partnerships, relationships and collaborations with both local and international universities.