University Requirements

The Student Handbook identifies the minimum university requirements. Individual programs may prescribe additional requirements. Students should consult with their respective faculty and/or Academic Affairs Director for a comprehensive list of individual degree requirements.

Admission to Beder International University

Admission Requirements

BIU shall consider only applications from candidates who satisfy the university’s general admission requirements. The general academic requirements for admission into university are as follows:

1. A Somaliland Secondary School Certificate or any other secondary school certificate approved by the Ministry of Education
2. The passing of an entrance examination with a minimum of 50%

Postgraduate Programs Admission Requirements

Each applicant for admission into the master’s programs shall:

1. Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
2. Have his/her degree in an area that qualifies him/her to join the program he/she is seeking to join;
3. Each applicant to the Postgraduate diploma program shall be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Admission Process

Any student who is interested in joining the BIU community is required to submit the following:

1. Complete Admissions Application

2. Final and certified Secondary School Certificate/Bachelor’s degree for postgraduate applicants

4. Four passport-size photographs

5. An application fee of $25/35 for postgraduate applicants

Applicants must submit the admission application and supporting documents at the Registrar Office by the admission deadline.

Validating Official Transcripts

The university will consider only valid and completed documents, and any transcript shall satisfy the following:

1. The transcript must be final.

2. The transcript must be official. 3. The transcript must be stamped and signed by an appropriate official