Global Science University

President's Message

Since its establishment in 2014, Global Science University (GSU) has been instrumental in addressing the increasing demand for higher education in Somalia. As GSU is committed to delivering high-quality education, we are dedicated to empowering the next generation of Somali leaders. Our faculty and academic units are driven by the shared mission of equipping young people with the knowledge and skills needed to shape a brighter future, thereby contributing meaningfully to the nation’s development and prosperity.
Having said that, I believe, together we can all fulfill the Vision and Mission of GSU, as we implement our programs and perform well in our endeavors. Global Science University has gained the trust and confidence of our community, as we promised that our graduates students will have the quality of education they have learned in our university. In our compound, we have the opportunities that everybody could get, we have a university teaching hospital in our GSU compound, Galkacyo Medical Center (GMC) with well-equipped laboratories and other teaching equipment. We thank the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher education, All GSU board of directors, and Administration and Deans of Faculties for their efforts to transform and improve the quality of our programs in order to produce professional health officers, highly qualified medical doctors, IT Professionals and Social Science Expertise.
We take great pride in the remarkable progress our team has achieved in a relatively short period. In response to the needs of the local community, we have successfully launched a diverse range of undergraduate programs. These include Medicine (MBBS) and Health Sciences (Midwifery, Laboratory Science, Nutrition, Clinical Officer, Nursing), Diploma in Pharmacy, Computer Science and Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance and Economics, and Human Resources Management. Each program is thoughtfully designed to equip our students with the knowledge and skills essential for success in today’s rapidly evolving world.

Furthermore, the dedication and perseverance of our staff have resulted in significant accomplishments, including the successful awarding of master’s degrees through our partnership with International Telematic Uninnettuno (Italy), our current partnership with Bahir Dar University (Ethiopia) and Busitema University (Uganda) and Mpale Hospital (Uganda). Global Science University is a proud member of the Association of African Universities (AAU) and the Association of Puntland Universities (APU), Association of Somali Universities and it holds the distinction of being the one of the highly ranked universities in Somalia.

The University has transformed its infrastructure with a strong focus on modern educational technologies, state-of-the-art computer laboratories and significant upgrades to the university library, which now offers more than 15,000 books and more than 20,000 e-books across diverse academic disciplines. The establishment of a new campus reflects our commitment to educational advancement and is expected to play a major role in shaping our academic activities by 2030.
We remain dedicated to expanding opportunities and anticipating future challenges as we continue to broaden and deepen our institutional vision. At GSU, our students benefit from an innovative, hands-on learning environment where they engage with passionate faculty and peers in a vibrant academic community driven by intellectual curiosity and excellence.