Admissions
The general admissions policy at PUST applies to most credit and non-credit programs. After applying for admission and submitting your high school and postsecondary transcript and grade information (if applicable), the Admissions Office will determine your admission category. Here are the minimal requirements for all three levels.
Undergraduate Programs: Students must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent to apply. We may still ask for secondary/high school transcripts for courses requiring prerequisites even if you received good grades in high school. Applicants will be considered for admission based on their postsecondary grades; however, we recommend you provide your secondary/high school transcripts.
Postgraduate Programs: Students must submit a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university as well as evidence of solid academic work that indicates ability to complete graduate-level work, three letters of recommendation, and their CV.
Certificate programs: No transcript requirements exist for students applying to certificate programs.
Undergraduate Program Applicants
Our undergraduate Admissions office is always ready to assist you in finding your passion and your place at PUST. You have a lot of potential, and we will provide you with the resources and support you need to achieve your goals. We will listen to your goals and help you figure out how to reach them, whether you are just starting or expanding your career with an additional degree, diploma or certificate. Admissions policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements vary from faculty to faculty and from program to program. However, in most cases, undergraduate applicants must meet these requirements; A minimum of a high school diploma accredited by Somalia’s Federal Ministry of Education or Puntland’s Ministry of Education or an equivalent diploma from another country; English language proficiency is required. Students who do not meet our English requirements should enroll in our 10-Week English program.
Click on the Undergraduate - Apply Now button below to open the application form. Once this is completed, send it along with all required supporting documents to the PUST Registrar’s Office at:
Office of the Registrar
PUST Main Campus, Jama Biixi Road, Sinay - Israac
Galkayo, Puntland
Graduate Program Applicants
To apply to the Graduate School at PUST, applicants should first review the Graduate page to choose the graduate program that interests them. The graduate program admission advisor will assist applicants throughout the application process. Graduate School applications are reviewed to ensure all requirements of the Graduate Council are met (transcripts, diplomas, and other educational documents). In addition, the following minimum requirements are applicable to all graduate programs:
Undergraduate degree in a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
A copy of all your official college transcripts (Academic transcripts are required for every college you attended, regardless of whether you received credit.)
Click on the Graduate - Apply Now button below to open the application form. Once this is completed, send it along with all required supporting documents to the PUST Registrar’s Office at:
Office of the Registrar
PUST Main Campus, Jama Biixi Road, Sinay - Israac
Galkayo, Puntland
Certificate Program Applicants
The entry program certificate requirements vary from department to department. The application below will cover most requirements, but you may be contacted for additional details if needed.
Clicking the Certificates - Apply Now button below will take you to the application form. Once this is completed, send it along with all required supporting documents to the PUST Registrar’s Office at:
Office of the Registrar
PUST Main Campus, Jama Biixi Road, Sinay - Israac
Galkayo, Puntland
Explore PUST Programs
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Undergraduate Programs
The undergraduate programs at PUST are diverse and extensive. We offer curricula leading to eight undergraduate degrees. Students can major in everything from Medicine & Surgery to Clinical Nursing, Information Technology to Business Information Technology, Business Administration to Political Science, and Nutrition to Engineering.
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Graduate Programs
Seeing the need for graduate education in the developing world, PUST has been collaborating with five Indian universities on a pilot graduate program since 2009 under the Pan-African e-Network project with support from the Indian Government. PUST has also partnered with universities across Africa, Asia, and Europe to offer graduate programs.
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Certificate Programs
There are two types of English certificates offered by PUST: the Academic Preparation English Certificate for students admitted to a degree program but lacking English language proficiency, and Professional Certificate designed to develop and enhance critical professional skills for success in today’s most in-demand fields.
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