Established in 2012, City University (CU) is a Not-For-Profit foundation university located in Mogadishu, Somalia that is pioneering quality instruction, research, and service to society.
CU practices selective admissions through an entrance exam equivalent to an accredited secondary school. Merit scholarships are also given based on student test scores.
The admissions requirements for the undergraduate degree programs at City are:
1. Completion of an application package.
2. Evidence of the successful completion of Secondary Education. And;
3. A passing grade on the City University Entrance Exam.
4. Receipt for a non-refundable application fee of $30 into the City University account in:
Salaam Bank:
Account Name: City University Revenue Account
Account Number: 30160401.
Customer ID: 21266
Premier Bank:
Account Name: City University Revenue Account
Account Number: 020300059001
If you attended another university, please also provide the following:
1. A copy of the transcript of your academic records (of each academic year), certified by the educational institution and relevant authorities.
2. A document explaining the grading system of the universities you attended.
3. A certified translated copy must accompany the original documents if the documents are in a language other than English.
English Language Placement Test &Foundations Program:
All students who pass the university entrance examination and gain admission to the university will take an English Language placement test to determine their level of
proficiency. Students are then placed in the appropriate level of a foundation program emphasizing the development of written, oral, and grammar skills in the English language.
Students will also learn Mathematics and the essentials of Information Technology as part of the foundation program.
Prospective undergraduate students may take the Duolingo English Test and get a minimum score of 80 to fulfill the language requirement for admissions. For more information on the test, click the link below: englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants.
Duolingo English Test
Minimum score: [80]
The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken on-demand in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera. It includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample, which is shared with [institution name] when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.
The admissions requirements for the post-graduate degree programs at City University of
Mogadishu are:
Prospective graduate students may take the Duolingo English Test and get a minimum score
of 105 to fulfill the language requirement for admissions. For more information on the test,
click the link below: englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants.
Duolingo English Test
Minimum score: [105]
The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken on-demand in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera. It
includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample, which is shared with[institution name] when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.
Call +25261-657-8898 OR Email: info@cu.edu.so
Application for Admission Procedures:
The attached application form, together with all required documents listed below, should bedelivered directly to:
Director of Admissions & Enrolment
City University Administration Offices
Taleh Road, Hodan District
Mogadishu, Somalia
Tel: +252-(0)61-657-8898
Established in 2012, City University (CU) is a Not-For-Profit foundation university located in Mogadishu, Somalia that is pioneering quality instruction, research, and service to society.
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