Strategic Goals
Building a World-Class Public University for Somalia’s Future
Somali National University’s Strategic Goals provide a clear roadmap for strengthening academic excellence, research, financial sustainability, infrastructure, governance, and digital transformation. The plan supports SNU’s mission to provide relevant education and research that produces skilled professionals for Somalia’s socio-economic, cultural, scientific, and technological development.
Our Strategic Priorities
1. Academic Excellence
Expand and improve academic programmes, strengthen teaching quality, develop faculty capacity, and prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed for national development.
2. Research and Collaboration
Promote impactful research, encourage innovation, support faculty and student research, and build strong partnerships with local, regional, and international institutions.
3. Financial Sustainability
Strengthen financial management, diversify revenue sources, optimize resources, and reduce overdependence on limited funding to support long-term university growth.
4. Campus Experience and Infrastructure
Improve classrooms, laboratories, libraries, student facilities, and campus services to create a modern, safe, and supportive learning environment.
5. Governance and Internal Control
Enhance transparency, accountability, policies, internal controls, compliance, and institutional decision-making across the university.
6. Digital Transformation
Modernize university operations through ICT infrastructure, digital learning platforms, automation, cybersecurity, and digital skills development for staff and students.