Established in 2005, Jaamacada Kismaayo (Kismayo University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kismayo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lower Juba. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacada Kismaayo (KU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational Somali higher education institution. Jaamacada Kismaayo (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1999, Jaamacadda SIMAD (SIMAD University) is a non-profit 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, Jaamacadda SIMAD (SU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Somali higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Jaamacadda SIMAD (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 20 years old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Somali higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1997, Jaamacadda Muqdisho (Mogadishu University) is a non-profit 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, Jaamacadda Muqdisho (MU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Somali higher education institution. Jaamacadda Muqdisho (MU) 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, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 23 years old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Somali higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.