Overview
Jaamacada Galkayo (Galkayo University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Galkayo, Puntland, Somalia. Founded in 2010, Jaamacada Galkayo (GU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education. GU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 15-year-old Somali higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Its acceptance rate is 50-59%. This makes it an averagely selective. GU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.
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| Name | Jaamacada Galkayo |
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| Name (English) | Galkayo University |
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| Acronym | GU |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Motto | One Step For Higher Education |
| Colours | Green |
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| Address | Galkayo Puntland Somalia |
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