Zamzam University of Science and Technology

Zamzam University of Science and Technology
Zamzam University logo
Motto in English
Connects Learning to Real Life
TypePrivet Non profit university
Established2014
RectorMohamud Mohamed Harbi
Location
Mogadishu
,
Somalia
ColoursLight Blue and Blue
   
AffiliationsZamzam Foundation
[IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation]
AAU
AARU
ASU
AARINENA
Websitezust.edu.so

Zamzam University of Science and Technology (ZUST) is a Somali higher education institution founded in 2013 for the purpose of excelling human capacity needed in the nation. The university has main campus in Mogadishu, Somalia and also has campuses in the cities of Baidoa and Jowhar.

History

In 2012, Zamzam foundation started agricultural training school[1] declared its purpose to be “rebuilding food production system of the country and accelerate its yield, while promoting income generation for low-income families”. The School conducted 22 training programs during that period. Agricultural training school became Zamzam University of Science & Technology (ZUST) in 2013.[2]

(ZUST) served a platform that can support the production of human capacity and reduce poverty and hunger. In 2013, the university offered its first graduate-level courses. The faculty of agriculture opened in 2014, followed in 2015 by the faculty of Medicine. Currently the ZUST has six faculties and center for graduate studies. The permanent campus of the university is located in the KM11 weydoow Mogadishu and is began operations on 4 September 2016.

Academics

Faculty[3] Program
Faculty of Agriculture Bachelor of Agriculture
Bachelor of Animal Science
Faculty of Medicine & Surgery Bachelor of Medicine
Faculty of Health Science Bachelor of Medical Laboratory
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Public Health
Faculty of Business and Management Bachelor of Public Administration
Bachelor of Banking and Finance
Bachelor of Economics
Faculty of Computer and Information Science Bachelor of Information Technology
Faculty of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering

Centers

  • Research and Innovation Center (RIC)[4]
  • Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Studies (SAES)
  • Center for Poultry Production[5]
  • Zamzam Techno Park
  • Zamzam Innovation Hub (ZiHub)

Notable former and current administrators

See also

References

  1. ^ Agencies, Daily Sabah with (17 August 2022). "Turkish charities provide lifeline to Somalia with greenhouses". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Somalia Agricultural School Produces Its First Engineers - TİKA". www.tika.gov.tr. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Academics – Zamzam University". Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Research – Zamzam University". Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  5. ^ "TİKA Supports Modern Poultry Farming in Somalia - TİKA". www.tika.gov.tr. Retrieved 12 October 2022.


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