Founded in 2000, Jaamacadda Culuumta Cafimadka (University of Health Sciences) is a higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bosaso (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bari. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacadda Culuumta Cafimadka (UOHS) is a very small coeducational Somali higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Jaamacadda Culuumta Cafimadka (UOHS) 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 in several areas of study. This 22 years old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Somali higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UOHS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.