Somali National University (SNU) is currently the only public higher education institution(HEI)that provides free and quality education to Somali nationals. SNU has an illustrious history.

Prior to its closing in 1990 due to the protracted civil war, SNU had over 7,500 students enrolled in 11 different faculties. The university has educated thousands of students. It has produced some of the present-day leaders of Somalia including the prominent heads of the university top management and many other.

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Husbandry is a public institution run by democratically elected management organ in accordance with Somali National University Act. Although it performs under the Rectorate of SNU, it is an autonomous for its day-today management, has plans and programs based on its mandate and objectives.

The faculty was established in 1973, reached its climax during eighties in providing technical services to Somali people. Currently the faculty has two fully fledged schools which offer Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Bachelor of Animal Husbandry.

The faculty staff (qualified academics, technicians and supporting staff) played a leading role in educating people in Veterinary Medicine and Animal production as well as conducting research, facilitating technology transfers and development in the area of livestock and rural community sectors..

Faculty Departments include;

• Veterinary Medicine

• Animal Husbandry