MOGADISHU ( Halbeeg News) – According to a survey more than 14000 students graduated from universities in Somalia last year.
The study presented in Mogadishu by Iftin Foundation indicates there are more universities and colleges that produce overwhelming graduates every year amid limited employment opportunities in the country.
The survey which was conducted across 16 cities in the states of Puntland, Galmudug, HirShabelle, Southwest, Jubaland and the administration of Banadir shows 14,971 students from 54 different universities graduated in 2018.
The data shows two-thirds (65%) of graduates were male while female counterparts accounted for 35 %.
The most preferred course includes Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Computer Science/IT, and Nursing & Midwifery, Journalism band Marine Science.
On the other hand, the survey revealed that more than 40,000 students sat for their final high school exams in the 2017/18 academic year.
Speaking during the release of the research the Minister for Education and Culture, Abdullahi Godah Barre said the survey will help his ministry closely monitor the sector while developing policies for job opportunities in various relevant government agencies.
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