IlluminateYour Future
Quality, career-oriented degrees in ICT & Engineering, Health Science, Business & Economics, Social Science and Law — since 2009.
Five Cities,One University
Study close to home. Every branch delivers the same Alpha standard, curriculum and certificate.
Taught bythe Best
Qualified, experienced lecturers and academic leaders guiding every faculty — from ICT & Engineering and Health Science to Business, Social Science and Law.
EducationWithin Reach
Tuition from $250 per semester, payable to Dahabshiil account DHBNK-HRGD01410, with merit and needs-based scholarships up to 50%.
17+Years of excellenceInspiring Tomorrow’s Professionals Since 2009
To provide quality higher education, relevant professional skills, research opportunities, and community-focused learning that empower students to become competent professionals and responsible leaders.
From our founding campus in Hargeisa to branches in Burco, Berbera, Laascanood and Boorama, Alpha University has opened the door to higher education for thousands of young Somalilanders — graduates who now serve in hospitals, schools, banks, ministries and businesses across the Horn of Africa.
Five Cities. One Alpha Standard.
Choose the campus closest to you — every branch offers the same curriculum, certificate and quality.
Main CampusHargeisa
The flagship campus in the heart of the capital
Burco
Serving Togdheer and the eastern regions since 2014
Berbera
Coastal campus for a growing port economy
Laascanood
Expanding access to higher education in Sool
Boorama
Bringing Alpha to Awdal and the western regions
6 Faculties, One Purpose
Each faculty combines strong theory with practical, locally relevant training.
5 DepartmentsFaculty of ICT & Engineering
Established with the university in 2009 as the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology and later expanded with Engineering — training cyber security specialists, computer scientists, systems analysts and engineers.
5 DepartmentsFaculty of Health Science
Opened after the university's assessment of national needs, the faculty trains public health officers, nutritionists, laboratory scientists, midwives and nurses for Somaliland's health sector.
6 DepartmentsFaculty of Business & Economics
One of the university's three founding faculties (2009), preparing economists, accountants, bankers, marketers and HR professionals — and home to the MBA in Islamic Banking and Finance.
4 DepartmentsFaculty of Social Science
Added to meet growing national demand, the faculty develops development practitioners, diplomats, journalists and social workers who serve their communities.
1 DepartmentsFaculty of Law
One of the university's three founding faculties (2009), offering the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Somaliland statutory law and Islamic jurisprudence.
9 DepartmentsSchool of Postgraduate Studies
Master programs offered in collaboration with Lincoln University, Malaysia — convenient, accredited and affordable, for professionals at all five campuses.
Find Your Program
Bachelor's and Master's programmes across our faculties and five campuses.
B.Sc. in Cyber Security and IT
Network security, ethical hacking, systems administration and IT infrastructure.
B.Sc. in Computer Science
Programming, algorithms, databases, web & mobile development and a capstone project.
B.Sc. in Management Information Systems
Where business meets technology — information systems, databases and IT project management.
B.Sc. in Telecom Engineering
Communication systems, networks, signal processing and mobile technologies.
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Structures, roads, surveying, water and construction management.
B.Sc. in Public Health Officer
Epidemiology, disease prevention, WASH and community health promotion.
What Makes Us Different
Accredited Quality
Programmes aligned with the standards of Somaliland's Commission for Higher Education.
Affordable Tuition
Among the most affordable fees in the country, with flexible payment to our Dahabshiil account DHBNK-HRGD01410.
Five Branches
Study in Hargeisa, Burco, Berbera or Laascanood — the same degree, closer to home.
Career Ready
Internships with banks, telecoms, hospitals, NGOs and the Berbera port — employers hire our graduates.
Experienced Lecturers
Qualified local and international faculty who combine academic depth with practical experience.
Morning & Evening Shifts
Flexible class schedules so working students can earn a degree without leaving their jobs.
Apply in Under 5 Minutes
Choose your branch and programme, upload your documents and receive your University Student ID. Track every step of your admission online.
Hear From Our Graduates
“The skills lab and hospital placements gave me real confidence. I was employed at a regional hospital within two months of graduating.”
“My lecturers pushed me to build real projects. Today I work as a developer at a mobile-money company in Hargeisa.”
“Studying in Berbera meant I didn't have to move away from my family. The internship at the port changed my career.”
Your Future Starts Today.
Admissions for 2026–2027 are open in Hargeisa, Burco, Berbera, Laascanood and Boorama.
Questions? registrar@alphauniversity.net · 063-4832000