Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Somali National University
Established 1971
Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science
One of the oldest faculties of SNU, preparing graduates to address Somalia’s agricultural development and environmental challenges.
1971Year the Faculty was established
About the Faculty
Welcome to the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science
The Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences is one of the oldest and most important faculties of Somali National University. Originally established as the Faculty of Agriculture in 1971, it was created to support Somalia’s agricultural development, increase food production, reduce poverty and minimise dependence on food imports and food aid.
Dean’s welcome
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashid Sheikh Abdisamad Sheikh Adam
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashid Sheikh Abdisamad Sheikh Adam leads the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science at Somali National University.
Dean’s pageAcademic departments
Departments and programme areas
Agricultural Science (General Agriculture)The oldest department in the faculty, originally established in 1971 and re-established after the reopening of the University.View department
Plant ProtectionFocuses on protecting crops from pests, diseases and other production constraints that threaten food security and environmental health, with practical skills in pest identification, pest risk analysis, integrated pest management and climate-smart plant protection.View department
Environmental ScienceAddresses environmental challenges at local, regional and global levels, with knowledge and skills in environmental conservation, climate change adaptation, natural resource management, environmental governance and sustainable development.View department
Academic programs
Featured programs
The Faculty offers three bachelor’s programmes and plans postgraduate programmes in general agriculture and environmental science.
UndergraduateBachelor of Agricultural Science
Comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in crop production, agricultural practices, sustainable farming systems… 4 years†
UndergraduateBachelor of Plant Protection
Specialised knowledge and practical skills related to crop protection, plant diseases, pests, weeds and other factors… 4 years†
UndergraduateBachelor of Environmental Science
Prepares students to understand and address environmental challenges through environmental management, climate change,… 4 years†
News, announcements & events
What is happening at the Faculty
Research & publications
Research & scholarship
Research at the Faculty sits within the University’s research priorities.