Kismayo University was established in August 2005. The University is situated in the Southern City of Kismayo, Jubbaland in the Republic of Somalia, and 500 Km South of Mogadishu along the Kismayo-Mogadishu Road.
Kismayo University is located in Kismayo City, (500 Kms South of Mogadishu) along the Kismayo – Mogadishu Road, the regional capital city of lower Jubba region. The University has currently four campuses, two in the city centre and the other two in the outskirts of the city. The head quarter of the university which contains new structures and (shall is the main campus) is situated at three (3) kilometers away from Kismayo City, along the shores of the Indian Ocean. The construction of the main campus of the University was realized with the assistance of the Islamic Development Bank.
The Philosophy of KU is to advance and cultivate lifetime learning in search of knowledge in an environment of support, guidance, free-inquiry and expression.
The Vission of the Kismayo University is to become a leading centre of higher learning in Africa.
Our Mission is to provide sound, quality and accessible university Knowledge, skills, and values through effective and efficient teaching, research and community service.
Kismayo Univerity’s core values are Integrity, Diversity, Access, Responsibility & Excellence in higher education.
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