About UOQ

The U of Qaran (UOQ) was offcially opened on 1st of Janaury in 2000 order to invest and bring endless lights in excellency education in the Republic of Somalia. The University of Qaran (UOQ) will educate more than 15000 students virtually, and 11000 in traditional class room since 2009-2010.

As a public institution which you access globally, the University's outlook is radically different from that of many other universities. Its individualized model of education is based on real-world values that are directly relevant to your life and aspirations, creating a uniquely forward-looking profile within contemporary higher education.

The University of Qaran (UOQ is open to all educational paths, and the recovery of higher education in the Republic of Somalia where it its one of the best and nationalized institution in higher education that is free of charge, and it is funded by the Somali Transtional Federal Government led by His Execllency Dr. Abdikasim Salad Hassan, the University of Qaran (UOQ) has geniune projects that lasts forever.

The Somali Transitional Federal Governent led by His Execellecy Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, His Excellency Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, and The Union of Islamiic Courts have also assited in many ways which, the University of Qaran (UOQ) can not mention but The University of Qaran (UOQ) would remember forever.

The University of Qaran (UOQ is free of charge except the first two semesters in any academic field becuase the The University of Qaran (UOQ covers your tuition although there is not decentralized government that can take care of all your needs in higher education that is why The University of Qaran (UOH) still exists in the Republic of Somalia to function smoothly teaching virtually and provide brighter future to all!

The University of Qaran (UOQ welcomes and accepts visiting professors virtually, and in traditional class rooms where they share knowledge and experiences in higher education.

The University of Qaran (UOQ has multiple research centres where you can engage if you are interesting in.

The University of Qaran (UOQ is your university where you can excel, learn and reach your educational goals without paying any tutition or other health and educational related fees.

University of Qaran (UOQ) Academic Credit System (US-based system)

The American university system may be quite different from that of your home country. Evaluation may be based on objective examinations, in-class essays, or original papers written out of class. Be sure you understand at the beginning of the term your various instructors' expectations, grading mechanisms, and evaluation procedures. The most frequently used grading mechanism in the United States is a letter grading system. The grades A, B, C, D and F have equivalent numeric values used in computing the grade point average (GPA). A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. Although D is a passing grade, normally a 2.0 cumulative average (Cum) is required to obtain an undergraduate degree and a 3.0 to obtain a graduate degree. Grade values are A (Excellent) = 90-100; B (Good) = 80-89; C (Average) = 70-79. To remain in Academic Good Standing, you must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and earn the minimum grade of C in no more than two courses.

History of Higher Education in Somalia Since 1954-1991

1952, two year institute for higher education was opened. It was consisted of departments of economics and law.

1969, Lafole Teacher's Training College was established.

1970, Somali National University was instituted. By 1985, it consisted of 15 faculties and graduated 7431 students. Its student population reached about 5000.

The emblem of the Somali National University
This university was completely closed in 1990

Higher institutions in Somalia were academically and economically dependent on foreign assistance. “Cooperazione Italiano” was the main financier for the Somali National University . As a result, Italian professors were the corner stone of the academic staff and Italian language was the main language of instruction for the university. Besides that, many students were sent to friendly countries to attain higher degrees in many scientific fields. Former Soviet Union , China , Egypt and Italy were the major countries offering Somali students scholarships and training in their countries.

After the establishment of the Somali National University , students of the university were not only given free education, housing, food and medial care, but also offered monthly honorarium and secure government jobs after their graduation. The impact of the university in the social change was so immense that locally trained medical doctors, engineers, agriculturalists, veterinarians and specialists on arts and literature were visible in all institutions of the state and in every corner of Somalia .