Maakhir University

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   The short answer

   Maakhir University is a public university in Somalia. It suits students who want a public option in the eastern Sanaag region and need to confirm current status before applying, because it officially became a branch of Somali National University in Puntland state in 2019.

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   What you can study

   Maakhir University is a university in Somalia, but no subject areas or degree programmes are listed. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so confirm the current courses and study options on the university website before applying.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should first confirm the university’s current institutional status, since it officially became a branch of Somali National University in Puntland state in 2019. Check the official website for entry requirements, application steps, document rules, and whether the programme you want is open to students from abroad.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee range. Confirm the current tuition rate with its admissions office, and also check the likely living costs in Puntland before you apply.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not published. If you are moving from abroad, confirm the teaching language, the current admission route, document requirements, and whether the branch status affects where applications are submitted.

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   How it compares

   Somalia has 17 universities, so Maakhir University sits in a relatively small higher-education system. Its public status and location in the eastern Sanaag region may matter to applicants comparing access and institutional setup, but its current branch status means you should verify how it is operating before choosing it over other Somali universities.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.