University Overview
Established in 1999, Jaamacada Bariga Afrika (East Africa University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Bosaso (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bari. This institution also has branch campuses in Bosaso, Gardo, Garowe, Galkaio, Buhodle, Goldogob and Erigavo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacada Bariga Afrika (EAU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Somali higher education institution. Jaamacada Bariga Afrika (EAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 26-year-old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Somali higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. EAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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small-sized
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University Identity
| Name (English) | East Africa University |
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| Name | Jaamacada Bariga Afrika |
| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة شرق أفريقيا |
| Acronym | EAU |
| Founded | 1999 |
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| Colours | Blue, red and white |
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| Address | Bosaso, Main Road, Opposite of Xalwo Kismayo 2 Bosaso Bari Somalia |
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907 633 775 |
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| Other locations | Bosaso, Gardo, Garowe, Galkaio, Buhodle, Goldogob and Erigavo |
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