About Us – Baidoa University

Baidoa’s History

Baidoa University is an accredited private, non-profit higher education institution, serving for socio-economic development in Somalia especially in South West State Regions.

In 2001, The first idea for the establishment of Baidoa University came out as an initiative proposed by a famous educational activist, a member of the First Non-Transitional Somali federal parliament Hon. Prof. Aweis Abdullahi Ibrahim and then the idea supported by . Prof. Sharif Mohamed Abdullahi Hussein who had dedicated his life in serving for the development of formal and Non-formal Education in Somalia particularly in Southwest State region,

then the idea was handled in a good hands of the community, discussed with other key intellectuals, activists in the field of education, people with different backgrounds of civil society organizations in and out of the state, such as community figures, researchers, traditional leaders, politicians, religious leaders, woman and youth organizations. Finally, on 10th October, 2005, Baidoa University was officially inaugurated as the first higher learning institution in Baidoa.

The opening ceremony was attended by government officials, traditional elders and civil society organizations and the classes admitted in 15th October, 2005.

Vission

Provision of an accredited higher quality University Education services that response to local market needs of human resources.

Mission

BU Massage is Provision of University Educational Services based on tailored programs, responses local market needs to raise Youth employment rates and develop socio-economic activities which will be based on oriented researches.

Combination of Theory and practice, rooting ideal and values, perfect ethics and good behaviors this is done through cooperation with well-established scientific institutions at home and abroad, and benefit from the experiences of the past and the experiences of institutional memory.

Core Values

Integrity

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Excellence

Efficiency

Respect

Transparency

Special Campus Tour

Baidoa University is an active participant in the research community worldwide. We believe that education must go beyond national borders, and for this reason, our active international participation is essential. This involvement does not only enhance our goal to provide students with an education comparable to to that of the best universities worldwide, but it also enhances the university’s international reputation. We judge our performance in the context of achievable but challenging benchmarks, thinking more globally and establishing strategic partnerships, relationships and collaborations with both local and international universities.

Graduation

BU strives to help its students to excel and become well-prepared and responsible citizens. Our past graduates have proved their talents and skills in both the public and private sectors. A degree from Baidoa University has opened doors for future academic and career goals in Somalia and abroad.

Powerful Alumni

BU is a world-class institution with world-class facilities that maximizes learning potential by offering ample opportunities for experiential learning and judicious use of latest technology.