The Somaliland University of Technology (SUTECH) (Somali: Jaamacadda Teknoolajiyadda Somaliland) is a tertiary academic institution located in Hargeisa, Woqooyi Galbeed, Somaliland.[1]
Overview
The university was founded in 2000 as a small non-profit educational institution by Dr. Saeed Sheikh Mohamed. It was formerly known as the Hargeisa College of Applied Arts & Technology (CAAT). The CAAT was an approved center of City & Guilds and Edexcel.
The Somaliland University of Technology is situated in a campus of 20 hectares donated by Dr. Mohamed. Building construction was funded by the Islamic Development Bank based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and opened in 2007.
The Somaliland University of Technology signed an agreements of cooperation with three African universities. The four universities agreed to work together as full partners within the framework of Intra-ACP Academic EU Funded Program. The main objective of the program is to develop and/or enhance the graduate studies programs of each university (Master's degree and PhD), and to exchange staff, faculties, and students.
Faculties and institutes
The university consists of the following faculties and institutes:
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Institute of Global Studies
Faculty of ICT & Computer Sciences
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Faculty of Allied Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Faculty of Environment Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
Hargeisa College of Vocational Training & Alternative Studies:
Accounting Technician Program
Office Management
Computer Skills
Agriculture Extension
Women Empowerment
There are two independent centers which work closely with different faculties: