Gollis University

Gollis University serves the Maroodi-Jeex Region and receives students from portions of the other five regions. It was founded in 2004 as a non-profit institution by Dr. Saeed Ahmed Hassan, it officially opened for student enrollment in 2005 and was upgraded to a university within 10 months of its opening. Starting with 40 criminal justice and 40 civil engineering students, the student population reached 706 at the end of 2007. Today, the university offers faculties such as Computer Studies, Engineering, Management Science & Economics, Medicine & Health Sciences, Social Sciences & Law, Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, Criminal Justice, and Civil Engineering, among others with both bachelor's and master’s degree programs. The university operates one main campus in Hargeisa, the capital city of Somaliland, along with several campuses in other regions of Somaliland, including Berbera, Burcao, Erigavo, LasAnod, Buuhoodle, and one in Garowe, Somalia. The tuition fees from students (approximately $500.00/student/semester) are the main source of income for the University. The university has established the Gollis University Research Institute (GURI). GURI promotes the delivery of research across all faculties and departments of Gollis University. It also promotes and coordinates research projects with other organizations, including higher education institutes, NGOs, professional organizations, and international organizations. ==Campuses==