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The Amoud University ((ソマリ語:jaamacada Camuud)), often abbreviated AU, is a comprehensive, public university university located in the city of Amoud, Borama in the northwestern of Somalia.〔(Amoud University - Profile )〕 Amoud University started in 1998 with 66 students in two faculties (Education and Business Administration), and 3 teachers. The University currently has a student population of 4031 (source: Office of The Chief Registrar, Amoud University, Academic Year Period 2013/2014) enrolled in 13 faculties, 218 teaching staff and a large library with latest books. In fact a new ultramodern library is currently under construction. The first batch of Medical graduates came out in June 2007 and their final exams were supervised by King's College of London, United Kingdom, which provides the curriculum and teaching assistance to the Amoud University College of Health Sciences.〔Amoud University () Amoud University〕 ==History== Following the collapse of the Somali state and the civil strife which followed, most educational facilities were destroyed, damaged or simply abandoned as a result of insecurity. Education ceased to function at all levels causing school-going children and youth throughout Somalia to see their future suddenly blocked by circumstances beyond their control. Thousands of former students whose education was interrupted face unemployment with no possibility of obtaining qualifications to enter the job market. In response to this bleak situation, a group of Somali professionals from within Somaliland and the Diaspora began discussions in 1996 relating to the creation of an institute of higher learning. This culminated in the establishment of Amoud University as a national community-based educational establishment. Amoud University (AU) was formally launched in 1998 and is registered as a non-governmental, non-profit making institution. Amoud is an institute which is deeply rooted in the local community as the primary support for the establishment of Amoud came from the community elders, leaders, business people, concerned citizens and local non-governmental organizations. Moreover, the establishment of Amoud University is seen as symbolic of the transition from an era of war and destruction to an era of peace and development and inspired other Communities not only in Somaliland but also other parts of Somalia to create higher learning institutions along the lines of Amoud University. Amoud University started in 1998 with 66 students in two faculties (Education and Business Administration), and 3 teachers. The University currently has a student population of 4031(source: Office of The Chief Registrar, Amoud University, Academic Year Period 2013/2014) enrolled in 13 faculties, 218 teaching staff and a large library with latest books. In fact a new ultramodern library is currently under construction. The first batch of Medical graduates came out in June 2007 and their final exams were supervised by King's College of London, United Kingdom, which provides the curriculum and teaching assistance to the Amoud University College of Health Sciences.〔 In 2003, Amoud University signed a project agreement with the EC/DANIDA/CfBT for teacher training in the Education department. The two-year Diploma Education Program is funded by EC and DANIDA through UNESCO and CfBT. Amoud University is a non-governmental, national University and open to all aspiring candidates who fulfill the admission requirements without discrimination based on sex, ethnic, origin, creed, color or religion. The idea of establishing Amoud University was conceived by four intellectuals working in the Gulf in 1994 and was formally proposed in a workshop held in Borama on August 6, 1996. The workshop agreed to the proposal and adopted a resolution for the establishment of the University by 1997. Amoud University started its first admission examination on September 1997 and selected 66 students to undergo a nine-month intensive English course. The University commenced its undergraduate program on 4 November 1998 and admitted the first freshman class, setting a landmark in the history of higher education in this country. Currently the university consists of thirteen faculties which variably offer master's degrees, Bachelor's degrees, two years diploma and certificate programs: They are shown in the following table:- 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Amoud University」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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