Graduate Degree Program Admissions Requirements


The admissions requirements for the   graduate degree programs at City are:
  1. The successful completion of a relevant undergraduate program from a recognized university.
  2. ​​​​​​A copy of your university degree(s) certified by the educational institution and relevant authorities.
  3. A copy of your transcript of academic records, certified by the educational institution and relevant authorities.
  4. A document explaining the grading system of the universities attended.  
  5. If documents are in a language other than English, a certified translated copy must accompany the original documents.
  6. An advanced level standing in the English Language for study and research.

Prospective graduate students may take the Duolingo English Test and get a minimum score of 105 to fulfill the language requirement for admissions. For more information on the test, click on the link below:  englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants.
 Duolingo English Test
Minimum score: [105]

The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with [institution name] when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.

Call 061-657-8898 OR Email: info@cu.edu.so

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

The admissions requirements for the   undergraduate degree programs at City are:
  1. Completion of an application package.
  2. Evidence of the successful completion of Secondary Education. And;
  3. A passing grade of the City University Entrance Exam.

If you attended another university, please also provide the following:
  1. A copy of the transcript of your academic records (of each academic year), certified by the educational institution and relevant authorities.
  2. A document explaining the grading system of the universities you attended.
  3. If the documents are in a language other than English, a certified translated copy must accompany the original documents.
English Language Placement Test & Foundations Program:

All students who pass the university entrance examination and gain admission to the university will take an ​English Language placement test to determine their level of proficiency.  Students are then placed in the appropriate level of a foundation program with emphasis on English language written, oral and grammar skills development. Students will also learn Mathematics and the essentials of Information Technology as part of the foundations program.  
Prospective undergraduate students may take the Duolingo English Test and get a minimum score of 80 to fulfill the language requirement for admissions. For more information on the test, click on the link below: englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants.

 Duolingo English Test
Minimum score: [80]

The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with [institution name] when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.

Application for Admission Procedures:

The attached application form, together with all required documents listed below, should be delivered  directly to:
 
Director of Admissions & Enrolment
City University Administration Offices
K4-Square, Makka Al-Mukarama Road
Mogadishu, Somalia; Tel: +252-(0)61-657-8898
 
Applications which are incomplete, illegible or reach the admissions office after the deadline will not be processed. CU staff at our admissions office are available to help students complete the application form if students come prepared with all the relevant documents. Applicants for both academic admission and scholarship need to consider both the academic admission requirements and the scholarship criteria.
 
Documents to be submitted to admissions:
  1. A copy of the applicant’s secondary school diploma.
  2. Four recent, color passport pictures.
  3. Receipt for a non-refundable application fee of $30 into the City University account in:

Salaam Bank:
Account Name:           City University Revenue Account
Account Number:       30160401.
Customer ID:                21266

Premier Bank:
Account Name:           City University Revenue Account​
Account Number:      020300059001


If you attended another university, please provide:
  1. A copy of the applicant’s university degree(s) certified by the educational institution and relevant authorities.
  2. A copy of the applicant’s transcript of academic records (of each academic year), certified by the educational institution and relevant authorities.
  3. A document explaining the grading system of the applicant’s university.
  4. If the documents are not in English, a certified translation into English is also required.
  5. A duolingo English Test score of  80 and 105 for undergraduate and graduate admissions respectively.