Founded in 1971, Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed (Somali National University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Mogadishu (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Banaadir. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bosaso, Garowe and Dhusamareb. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed (SNU) is a coeducational Somali higher education institution. Jaamacada Ummada Soomaaliyeed (SNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Somali higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.