Zamzam University of Science and Technology

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Zamzam University of Science and Technology
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Zamzam University logo
Motto in English
Connects Learning to Real Life
TypePrivet Non profit university
Established2014
Rector Mohamud Mohamed Harbi
Location,
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.

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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 AgricultureBachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Animal Science
Faculty of Medicine & SurgeryBachelor of Medicine
Faculty of Health ScienceBachelor of Medical Laboratory
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Public Health
Faculty of Business and ManagementBachelor of Public Administration
Bachelor of Banking and Finance
Bachelor of Economics
Faculty of Computer and Information ScienceBachelor of Information Technology
Faculty of EngineeringBachelor of Engineering

Centers

Notable former and current administrators

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References

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