Founded in 2008, Jaamacada Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya (University of Southern Somalia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Baidoa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Bay. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bardaale. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education, Somalia, Jaamacada Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya (UB) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Jaamacada Koonfur Galbeed Soomaaliya (UB) 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 in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 11 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Somali higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 