The Somaliland University of Technology (SUTECH) ( so, Jaamacadda Teknoolajiyadda Somaliland) is a tertiary academic institution located in Hargeisa, Woqooyi Galbeed, Somaliland.

Overview

The university was founded in 2000 as a small

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educational institution by Dr. Saeed Sheikh Mohamed. It was formerly known as the Hargeisa College of Applied Arts & Technology (CAAT). The CAAT was an approved center of

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. The Somaliland University of Technology is situated in a campus of 20 hectares donated by Dr. Mohamed. Building construction was funded by the

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based in

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and opened in 2007. The university has two partnership agreements with the

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/ref> The Somaliland University of Technology signed an agreements of cooperation with three African universities. The four universities agreed to work together as full partners within the framework of Intra-ACP Academic EU Funded Program. The main objective of the program is to develop and/or enhance the graduate studies programs of each university (Master's degree and PhD), and to exchange staff, faculties, and students.

Faculties and institutes

The university consists of the following faculties and institutes: * Faculty of Engineering and Architecture * Institute of Global Studies * Faculty of ICT & Computer Sciences * Faculty of Economics and Business Administration * Faculty of Allied Sciences * Faculty of Natural Sciences * Faculty of Environment Studies * Faculty of Social Sciences * Hargeisa College of Vocational Training & Alternative Studies: ** Accounting Technician Program ** Office Management ** Computer Skills ** Agriculture Extension ** Women Empowerment There are two independent centers which work closely with different faculties: *School of Foreign Languages *High school diploma program

References

External links

Somaliland University of Technology homepage

Somaliland Government website - see External Links CAAT College
Private universities and colleges Universities in Somalia Organisations based in Hargeisa Technical universities and colleges Educational institutions established in 2000 2000 establishments in Somalia {{Somaliland-stub