Bringing Excellence To Students
President’s Welcome Message
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Gedo International University (GIU) — a beacon of learning, innovation, and service in the Horn of Africa. Since its establishment, GIU has been dedicated to providing quality education rooted in academic excellence, ethical values, and a commitment to community development.
From humble beginnings, we have grown into a vibrant academic institution with 5 faculties and more than 38 departments, offering diverse programs that prepare our students for the demands of an ever-changing world. Our alumni serve with distinction in education, healthcare, business, government, and various other sectors — making a real difference in the region and beyond.
At GIU, we believe that our mission extends beyond the classroom. We are committed to advancing research, innovation, and human capital development, equipping our graduates not only with knowledge but with the skills and vision to lead. Our faculty and researchers work hand in hand with local and international partners to address pressing societal challenges and to create solutions that transform communities.
Looking to the future, GIU aims to be the leading university in the Horn of Africa in research excellence, intellectual leadership, and the nurturing of human potential. We envision a university that serves as a hub for ideas, dialogue, and innovation shaping leaders who will guide our societies toward peace, prosperity, and sustainable development.
Whether you are a prospective student, a proud alumnus, a partner, or a friend, we invite you to join us in this journey of learning and transformation. Together, we can build a brighter future for our region and the world.
Welcome to Gedo International University; where knowledge meets purpose, and vision shapes destiny.
Ahmed Hussein Dahir (PhD)
President, Gedo International University
Gedo International University (GIU) is a higher education foundation that consists of faculties, institutes, schools, and centers as its essential and integral parts.
The idea of founding this academic institution was the result of a long journey of communality consultation and mobilization, fundraising activities, round-table, focus group and panel discussions, volunteerism, advocacy, and activism. This was all led by people originally from the local community of the Gedo Region in Somalia, among them lecturers in different universities in and outside of Somalia.
The consultations started in 2009 and on the 14th of May 2015 the university opened its door for the first batch of students. Currently, GIU offers a variety of bachelor’s, diplomas, and certificate programs. This solely a community-driven, funded, and owned initiative. It would have been impossible for the realization of this academic institution without the help of God and the generous contributions of Somali communities both inside and abroad in terms of time, commitment, resources, and energy.
MANDATE
GIU’s mandate is to develop and enhance distribution of knowledge, skills and human capacity in whole Somalia and especially in Jubaland regions.
VISION
GIU’s vision is to be a centre of excellence and a seat of knowledge committed to the improvement and upgrading of the qualities of human life and civilization in Somalia and beyond.
MISSION
GIU’s mission is to revive the tertiary educational system in Somalia especially in Jubaland regions by providing qualities and quantitiesof education and training through creation, application and dissemination of knowledge, skills and enhancing of human capacity.