Entry requirements
Requirements vary by programme. Check the conditions that apply to your chosen course of study.
The following requirements are taken from the available programme profiles. For other programmes, contact SGS for the approved entry criteria.
MSc in Applied Accounting and Financial Management
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline from a recognised institution.
- Alternatively, a CATT qualification from ICPAS together with a bachelor’s degree in any field.
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
- Relevant professional qualifications, including ACCA, CPA or CIMA, may be considered subject to review and approval by the School of Graduate Studies.
- Fulfilment of the University’s general postgraduate admission and documentation requirements.
MSc in Islamic Banking and Finance
- A recognised bachelor’s degree in Islamic banking and finance or a related field such as Islamic studies, business administration, economics, accounting or finance.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants with an unrelated bachelor’s degree may be considered if they hold a recognised professional qualification, such as CSAA, CIPA or CPIF, or a postgraduate diploma or certification in Islamic banking and finance.
- Admission of applicants from unrelated disciplines is subject to review and approval by the School of Graduate Studies and fulfilment of the minimum CGPA requirement.
MA in Project Planning and Management
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any field that would benefit from advanced project-management training.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Successful completion of the entrance examination administered by the School of Graduate Studies.
- Fulfilment of any additional postgraduate admission and documentation requirements established by the University.
MSc in Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
- A recognised bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0.
- Relevant backgrounds include social sciences, agricultural sciences, natural-resource disciplines, environmental or health sciences, and related fields.
- Successful completion of the programme entrance examination.
- Three recommendation letters, preferably from former instructors, employers or professional associations.
- Fulfilment of any additional requirements established by the School of Graduate Studies.
MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice in Paediatric and Child Health
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognised institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
- Current valid registration with the Somaliland National Health Professions Commission.
- At least one year of full-time clinical nursing practice after graduation.
- Official academic transcripts and a recommendation letter from the current employer or supervisor.
- A personal statement of 500–800 words describing career goals, leadership experience and reasons for joining the programme.
- English proficiency and successful completion of the postgraduate entrance examination.
- Medical fitness for clinical practice and evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation.
MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice in Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognised institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
- Current valid registration with the Somaliland National Health Professions Commission.
- At least one year of full-time clinical nursing practice after graduation.
- Official academic transcripts and a recommendation letter from the current employer or supervisor.
- A personal statement of 500–800 words describing career goals, leadership experience and reasons for joining the programme.
- English proficiency and successful completion of the postgraduate entrance examination.
- Medical fitness for clinical practice and evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation.
Master of Public Health
- A bachelor’s degree in public health, medicine, nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, environmental health, nutrition, medical laboratory sciences, health management or another relevant health-related discipline from a recognised institution.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Fulfilment of any additional requirements established by the University of Hargeisa and relevant regulatory authorities.
Talk to the School
For current information and guidance, contact the School of Graduate Studies.
Entry requirements
Requirements vary by programme. Check the conditions that apply to your chosen course of study.
The following requirements are taken from the available programme profiles. For other programmes, contact SGS for the approved entry criteria.
MSc in Applied Accounting and Financial Management
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline from a recognised institution.
- Alternatively, a CATT qualification from ICPAS together with a bachelor’s degree in any field.
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
- Relevant professional qualifications, including ACCA, CPA or CIMA, may be considered subject to review and approval by the School of Graduate Studies.
- Fulfilment of the University’s general postgraduate admission and documentation requirements.
MSc in Islamic Banking and Finance
- A recognised bachelor’s degree in Islamic banking and finance or a related field such as Islamic studies, business administration, economics, accounting or finance.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants with an unrelated bachelor’s degree may be considered if they hold a recognised professional qualification, such as CSAA, CIPA or CPIF, or a postgraduate diploma or certification in Islamic banking and finance.
- Admission of applicants from unrelated disciplines is subject to review and approval by the School of Graduate Studies and fulfilment of the minimum CGPA requirement.
MA in Project Planning and Management
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any field that would benefit from advanced project-management training.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Successful completion of the entrance examination administered by the School of Graduate Studies.
- Fulfilment of any additional postgraduate admission and documentation requirements established by the University.
MSc in Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
- A recognised bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0.
- Relevant backgrounds include social sciences, agricultural sciences, natural-resource disciplines, environmental or health sciences, and related fields.
- Successful completion of the programme entrance examination.
- Three recommendation letters, preferably from former instructors, employers or professional associations.
- Fulfilment of any additional requirements established by the School of Graduate Studies.
MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice in Paediatric and Child Health
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognised institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
- Current valid registration with the Somaliland National Health Professions Commission.
- At least one year of full-time clinical nursing practice after graduation.
- Official academic transcripts and a recommendation letter from the current employer or supervisor.
- A personal statement of 500–800 words describing career goals, leadership experience and reasons for joining the programme.
- English proficiency and successful completion of the postgraduate entrance examination.
- Medical fitness for clinical practice and evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation.
MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice in Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a recognised institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
- Current valid registration with the Somaliland National Health Professions Commission.
- At least one year of full-time clinical nursing practice after graduation.
- Official academic transcripts and a recommendation letter from the current employer or supervisor.
- A personal statement of 500–800 words describing career goals, leadership experience and reasons for joining the programme.
- English proficiency and successful completion of the postgraduate entrance examination.
- Medical fitness for clinical practice and evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation.
Master of Public Health
- A bachelor’s degree in public health, medicine, nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, environmental health, nutrition, medical laboratory sciences, health management or another relevant health-related discipline from a recognised institution.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- Fulfilment of any additional requirements established by the University of Hargeisa and relevant regulatory authorities.
Talk to the School
For current information and guidance, contact the School of Graduate Studies.