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.
Following the collapse of the academic system during the civil war in 1991, Somali National University reopened in 2014 and the faculty was renamed the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, reflecting the need to address food insecurity, climate change, land degradation and natural resource management.
The Faculty is working to establish new departments, including Soil Science and Crop Production, as well as future postgraduate programmes in General Agriculture and Environmental Science.
The Faculty at a glance
One of the oldest faculties of SNU, preparing graduates to address Somalia’s agricultural development and environmental challenges.
- Established
- 1971
- Programmes
- 3 programmes listed
- Departments
- 3
- Dean
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashid Sheikh Abdisamad Sheikh Adam
- Undergraduate tuition
- Free
- Duration (charges table)
- 4 years
- Administrative charges
- US$80 per semester · Fees & charges
History and background
The Faculty was established in 1971. Its history is summarised in the overview above.
Vision and mission
The Faculty works within the vision, mission and core values of Somali National University.
A separate vision and mission statement for the Faculty has not been supplied. It will be published here once approved.
Source: Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science page (XML page 19095)