Established in 1993, Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya (Indian Ocean 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, Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya (IOU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Jaamacada Badweynta Hindiya (IOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 