Zamzam University of Science and Technology

Zamzam University of Science and Technology

Zamzam University logo
Motto in English	Connects Learning to Real Life
Type	Privet Non profit university
Established	2014;11 years ago (2014)
Rector	Mohamud Mohamed Harbi
Location	Mogadishu , Somalia
Colours	Light Blue and Blue
Affiliations	Zamzam Foundation [IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation] AAU AARU ASU AARINENA
Website	zust.edu.so

Zamzam University of Science and Technology (ZUST) is a Somali higher education institution founded in 2013 for the purpose of excelling human capacity needed in the nation. The university has main campus in Mogadishu, Somalia and also has campuses in the cities of Baidoa and Jowhar.

History

In 2012, Zamzam foundation started agricultural training school ^[1] declared its purpose to be “rebuilding food production system of the country and accelerate its yield, while promoting income generation for low-income families”. The School conducted 22 training programs during that period. Agricultural training school became Zamzam University of Science & Technology (ZUST) in 2013. ^[2]

(ZUST) served a platform that can support the production of human capacity and reduce poverty and hunger. In 2013, the university offered its first graduate-level courses. The faculty of agriculture opened in 2014, followed in 2015 by the faculty of Medicine. Currently the ZUST has six faculties and center for graduate studies. The permanent campus of the university is located in the KM11 weydoow Mogadishu and is began operations on 4 September 2016.

Academics

Faculty [3]	Program
Faculty of Agriculture	Bachelor of Agriculture
	Bachelor of Animal Science
Faculty of Medicine & Surgery	Bachelor of Medicine
Faculty of Health Science	Bachelor of Medical Laboratory
	Bachelor of Nursing
	Bachelor of Public Health
Faculty of Business and Management	Bachelor of Public Administration
	Bachelor of Banking and Finance
	Bachelor of Economics
Faculty of Computer and Information Science	Bachelor of Information Technology
Faculty of Engineering	Bachelor of Engineering

Centers

• Research and Innovation Center (RIC) ^[4]
• Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Studies (SAES)
• Center for Poultry Production ^[5]
• Zamzam Techno Park
• BINA Business Incubator - Somalia

Notable former and current administrators

• Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mumin Warfa
• Mohamud Mohamed Harbi (2022-Present)

See also

• List of universities in Somalia

References

1. Agencies, Daily Sabah with (17 August 2022). "Turkish charities provide lifeline to Somalia with greenhouses". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
2. "Somalia Agricultural School Produces Its First Engineers - TİKA". www.tika.gov.tr. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
3. "Academics – Zamzam University". Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
4. "Research – Zamzam University". Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
5. "TİKA Supports Modern Poultry Farming in Somalia - TİKA". www.tika.gov.tr. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.

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