Founded in 2014, University College of Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Mogadishu (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Banaadir. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, University College of Technology (UCT) is a very small coeducational Somali higher education institution. University College of Technology (UCT) 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 8 years old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.