Admission

Students who have graduated from secondary schools or those who have equivalent certificates are qualified to join the university. Prior to the enrolment, students sit for qualifying examinations, after passing of which they proceed to enroll in their program of study. Hence following are admission requirements;

1. Original secondary school certificate plus one copy of it.
2. Evidence of the successful completion of Secondary Education (Until the original certificates are available for a period not exceeding 6 months(
3. Certificate of good conduct.
4. 4 photos (6 x 4) cm.
5. Complete and sign the application form for admission, and submit it in the Office of Admission and Student Records with the $30 nonrefundable application fee.
6. A passing grade of the Baidoa University Entrance Exam.

If you attended another university, please also provide the following:

1. A copy of the transcript of your academic records (of each academic year), certified by the educational institution and relevant authorities.
2. A document explaining the grading system of the universities you attended.
3. If the documents are in a language other than English, a certified translated copy must accompany the original documents.

The University responds to the call for excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching, not simply by adding programs, but by rethinking the traditional structure of the academy. The university offers more than 15-degree programs, including many innovative interdisciplinary programs that allow students to design personalized courses of study with faculty guidance. Below are the initial faculties planned to launch;

1-Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

• Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery.
• Bachelor of Clinical Medicine.
• Bachelor of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Public Health
• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
• Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics

2-Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance

3-Faculty of Engineering and technology

• Bachelor of Information Technology (IT)
• Bachelor of Computer Science.
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering

4-Faculty of Education

• Bachelor of Science Education ( Mathematics and Physics)
• Bachelor of Science Education (Biology and Chemistry)
• Bachelor of Science Education Management
• Bachelor of Arts Education (English and Literature)

5-Faculty of Sharia and Law

• Bachelor of Sharia &Law
• Bachelor of Islamic Studies

6-Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

• Bachelor of Public Administration
• Bachelor of Political Science & IR
• Bachelor of Social work & Social Administration

7-Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine.

• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
• Bachelor of Agriculture Science

1. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

• Diploma in Public Health
• Diploma in Nursing
• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetic
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
• Diploma in Midwifery
• Diploma in Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

2. Faculty of Engineering and technology

• Diploma in Computer science & IT
• Diploma in Civil Engineering

3. Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

• Diploma in Political Science
• Diploma in Social work & Social Administration
• Diploma in Public Administration
• Diploma in Peace Building & Conflict Resolution

4. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in NGO Planning and Management
• Diploma in Accounting & Finance
• Diploma in Procurement and Logistic

5. Faculty of Education

• Diploma in English Language
• Diploma in Education (Mathematics and Physics)
• Diploma in Education (Biology and Chemistry)
• Diploma in Education Management

Percentage to GPA Conversion Chart for Baidoa University

GPA or the Grade Point Average is the performance and talent assessment system for students followed in most of the educational institutions worldwide. GPA is calculated on a scale of 4-point, 7-point and 10-point across different countries. The GPA ranking system of Baidoa University has 9 grades and is calculated on the basis of 4.0 scale. The highest grade being A with percentage range above 90 % and the least being F with percentage below 50 %.