Events

Puntland State University Held Successful commencement On March 30, 2015 at Puntland State University’s main campus in Garowe0 which began at 8:00am local time. The ceremony was attended by Puntland President Abdiwali Mohamed Ali Gas accompanied by Ministry of Education and Higher Education and senior Cabinet officials, Representatives from UN Agencies and International NGOs, Business People, Parents, University Deans, Lecturers and 105 undergraduates. The master of ceremony called Sheikh Mohamed Omar Ahmed to open the ceremony with word of prayer. Various speeches were made that pointed out to the importance of the knowledge, Among the highlights of the ceremony was a speech by the Vice Chancellor of Puntland State University Mr Mohamud Hamid Mohamed, he gave a warm greeting to the crowd and congratulation for the graduates.The Vice Chancellor briefed the historical evolution of Puntland State University, also he mentioned that 70% of the graduates are already employed which shows their quality and quality of knowledge and skills they received, the vice Chancellor briefed the relationship that the university created with many international educational institutions in the world. And concluded his speech with many thanks to all invited that showed up for the wonderful graduation ceremony and best wishes to the graduates for their future endeavors. Others who addressed the congregation were Sheikh Said Ahmed Farah (One of the Graduating male student), Laila Abdiaziz Mahamud (one of the female graduating Students), Mohamed Sh. Hassan (one of the Parents), Ahmed Isse on behalf of the secondary schools, Said Hassan Shire Amal bank Representative, Mr Abdullahi Isse ow Ahmed Nugal Region Governor, The Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Puntland Mr Ali Haji Warsame. Thereafter, Puntland President Dr Abdiwali Mohamed Ali Gas was invited to address the crowd including the graduates. The president gave congratulation to the graduates and encouraged them to continue their career, also the president thanks to PSU family as hall, finally the president awarded the student their Degree Certificate. Also Awards were presented to PSU Faculty Deans, Commencement ceremony organizers and even Puntland President, Ministry of Education & Higher Education and the PSU Vice Chancellor. After the colorful ceremony the graduands, family members and other participants had photo group with the president and concluded the crowd. Puntland State University Commencement is the formal university-wide celebration at which mostly Puntland President officially confers degrees upon graduating students. The ceremony features a processional of graduates and faculty, remarks from the President, and a vibrant keynote speakers. University Commencement is an event not to be missed for students, families, and friends. Congratulation to all PSU Alumni

PSU Students Development Organization (PSUSDA) election has been officially opened on scheduled time, Wednesday afternoon October 22, 2014. Deans of all the Faculties,Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor of PSU, Puntland Minister of Women Development and Family Affairs (MOWDAFA), Puntland Minister of Justice, Religious Affairs and Rehabilitation (MOJRAR), State Minister of the Puntland Ministry of Health, State Minister of the Puntland Ministry of Interior, Local Government & Rural Development, Director General of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and other Government Officials were present at the election Held at PSU Multipurpose Hall. PSU students have been voting to elect the students who will lead PSU Student Development Organization (PSUSDA) over the next year. After weeks of campaigning and candidate forums, students at the Puntland State University have elected Abdikarin Mohamed Nur who was one of 3 candidates as the ChairPerson of PSU Students Student Organization during 2014/2015 academic year. It is PSU responsibility to facilitate these elections through the regulation of candidates, planning of events, and administration of voting platforms. PSU is incredibly proud of the amount of students that voted! and would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote and all the candidates who have spent time, speaking to students and encouraging them to get involved in their Union. it was 10:20pm evening, when the event has been officially closed by the Director General of the Puntland Ministry of Education and the Higher Education Ahmed Abdi Ali (Kayse)     

New Students Orientation (NSO) has been held at Puntland State University Garowe Campus conference Hall on Saturday September 27, 2014. The primary goal of the NSO is an activity for students to help with a successful transition from high school to the University, to explore their new environment, access important resources, meet current students, staff, faculty and establish connections with other new students. Classes will start on Wednesday October 01, 2014. Students, Parents and all other guardians can contact our admission office with any questions that they might have at 252-90-7795668 or registrar@puntlandstateuniversity.com. Enjoy and get excited for the next four years at PSU!

Puntland State University held 2014/2015 University Entrance Exam as scheduled on Monday September 22, 2014. Hundreds of newly students graduated from secondary schools sat for the entrance exam for the academic year 2014/2015. The examination was held in the Garowe main campus. This exam is a common practice and it is a prerequisite for entrance into PSU and it is mainly required on undergraduate level admission. The most common form for an entrance exam is a written test, even if the candidate school certificates are up to the required standards, it may not be granted a study placement if the candidate score less than adequately in his/her entrance examination. The final student selections can be quite competitive and entrance exam plays major role in the selection process. The entrance exam for the second batch of candidates has been scheduled on Thursday September 25th 2014.

On 12th of November 2013, Puntland State University (PSU) celebrated the Association of African Universities day, under the commemoration theme of “Changing Higher Education Landscape in Africa: Highlighting Success Stories”. The event was held at the university main Campus Hall in Garowe, Puntland Somalia. A number of ministers, government officials and representatives from international agencies based in Garowe, attended the ceremony . The ceremony was opened by the PSU Vice Chancellor, Mohamud Hamud Mohamed with remarks marking the occasion and the importance of the AAU as a representative forum for all  African higher education issues in Africa . He also informed the participants on AAU goals for Higher Education, notably, to facilitate the attainment and positioning of HEIs as strategic assets in tackling   socio-economic challenges in the continent.