Established in 1999, Jaamacadda SIMAD (SIMAD University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Mogadishu (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Banaadir.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Somalia, Jaamacadda SIMAD (SU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational 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 EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 20 years old 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. 