Zamzam University of Science and Technology (ZUST) is a Somali higher education institution founded in 2013 for the purpose of excelling human capacity needed in the nation. The university has main campus in Mogadishu, Somalia and also has campuses in the cities of Baidoa and Jowhar.
 Zamzam University logo | |
Motto in English | Connects Learning to Real Life |
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| Type | Privet Non profit university |
| Established | 2014 |
| Rector | Mohamud Mohamed Harbi |
| Location | , |
| Colours | Light Blue and Blue |
| Affiliations | Zamzam Foundation [IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation] AAU AARU ASU AARINENA |
| Website | zust |
History
In 2012, Zamzam foundation started agricultural training school[1] declared its purpose to be “rebuilding food production system of the country and accelerate its yield, while promoting income generation for low-income families”. The School conducted 22 training programs during that period. Agricultural training school became Zamzam University of Science & Technology (ZUST) in 2013.[2]
(ZUST) served a platform that can support the production of human capacity and reduce poverty and hunger. In 2013, the university offered its first graduate-level courses. The faculty of agriculture opened in 2014, followed in 2015 by the faculty of Medicine. Currently the ZUST has six faculties and center for graduate studies. The permanent campus of the university is located in the KM11 weydoow Mogadishu and is began operations on 4 September 2016.
Academics
| Faculty[3] | Program |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Bachelor of Agriculture |
| Bachelor of Animal Science | |
| Faculty of Medicine & Surgery | Bachelor of Medicine |
| Faculty of Health Science | Bachelor of Medical Laboratory |
| Bachelor of Nursing | |
| Bachelor of Public Health | |
| Faculty of Business and Management | Bachelor of Public Administration |
| Bachelor of Banking and Finance | |
| Bachelor of Economics | |
| Faculty of Computer and Information Science | Bachelor of Information Technology |
| Faculty of Engineering | Bachelor of Engineering |
Centers
Research and Innovation Center (RIC)[4]
Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Studies (SAES)
Center for Poultry Production [5]
Zamzam Techno Park
Zamzam Innovation Hub (ZiHub)
Notable former and current administrators
- Prof . Dr. Ahmed Mumin Warfa
- Mohamud Mohamed Harbi (2022-Present)