University of Hargeisa

University of Hargeisa
Jaamacadda Hargeysa
Other name
جامعة هرجيسا
Motto
  • Towards a better future
  • Knowledge is Light
TypePublic
EstablishedSeptember 27, 2000 (2000-09-27)
PresidentMohamud Yousuf Muse, PhD
Students7000 (approx.)
Location, ,
9°32′46″N 44°02′50″E / 9.546°N 44.0472°E / 9.546; 44.0472
CampusUrban, 494 acres (2.00 km2)
ColorsBlue and red    
Websitewww.uoh-edu.net

The University of Hargeisa (Somali: Jaamacadda Hargeysa, Arabic: جامعة هرجيسا, abbreviated UoH) The University of Hargeisa was founded by Hon. Fawzia Yusuf H. Adam in 2000, and she was the first Chancellor between 2000 - 2006. It is the leading and largest higher education institution in the country and provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in different fields.