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Somali International University (SIU) is a private non-profit community owned university located in Mogadishu, Somalia.
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Somali International University (SIU) is a private non-profit community owned university located in Mogadishu, Somalia.
The university has six faculties. Each faculty has several departments. SIU offers over 30 degree programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The postgraduate programs are in collaboration with Kenyatta University.
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Somali International University academic year is divided into two semesters and a summer session. A semester lasts approximately 16 weeks.
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