Indian Ocean University Jaamacadda Badweynta

First Private University 1993

Indian Ocean University (IOU) is the oldest private nonprofit higher learning institutions located in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Educating Tomorrow's Leaders

Our reputation in delivering high quality higher education, in a wide range of undergraduate and academic courses, as well our partnerships with prestigious universities.

Dynamic Curriculum

Our curriculum is unique—designed to adapt to the changing and diverse needs of Somali students and to prepare them to compete both academically and in the job market.

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