The Faculty of Education is one of the oldest and most distinguished faculties of Somali National University (SNU). Originally established in 1963 as the Lafoole College of Education, it was founded as the National Teacher Education Center with an initial enrolment of 60 students. Since its inception, the Faculty has played a pivotal role in preparing qualified teachers and education professionals who have contributed significantly to the development of Somalia’s education sector.
During its early years, the College offered a four-year teacher education programme. In the 1970s, the programme was temporarily shortened to two years to address the increasing national demand for trained teachers. In 1983, the four-year degree programme was reinstated with a revised curriculum that integrated academic study with supervised teaching practice and professional development.
Until 1991, the Faculty served as Somalia’s premier institution for teacher education, producing thousands of graduates who worked across the country’s primary, secondary and higher education institutions. Following the outbreak of the civil war, the Faculty suspended its academic activities for more than two decades.
In 2014, the Faculty was re-established as part of the reopening of Somali National University, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in teacher education. The Faculty combines academic excellence, pedagogical training, educational research and practical teaching experience to prepare competent, ethical and innovative educators.
Today, the Faculty remains dedicated to producing highly qualified teachers, educational leaders and professionals who contribute to improving the quality of education, promoting lifelong learning and supporting national development.
The Faculty at a glance
Formerly Lafoole College (est. 1963), the Faculty trains teachers through undergraduate programmes that blend academic knowledge with practical classroom experience.
- Established
- 1963
- Programmes
- 7 programmes listed
- Departments
- 5
- Dean
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Abdi
- Undergraduate tuition
- Free
- Duration (charges table)
- 4 years
- Administrative charges
- US$50 per semester · Fees & charges
History and background
- 1963
Established as the Lafoole College of Education, the National Teacher Education Center, with an initial enrolment of 60 students.
- 1970s
The four-year teacher education programme was temporarily shortened to two years to meet the national demand for trained teachers.
- 1983
The four-year degree was reinstated with a revised curriculum integrating academic study with supervised teaching practice.
- 1991
After serving as Somalia’s premier institution for teacher education, the Faculty suspended its activities with the outbreak of the civil war.
- 2014
Re-established as part of the reopening of Somali National University.
Vision and mission
Today, the Faculty remains dedicated to producing highly qualified teachers, educational leaders and professionals who contribute to improving the quality of education, promoting lifelong learning and supporting national development.
The Faculty works within the vision, mission and core values of Somali National University.
A separate vision and mission statement for the Faculty has not been supplied. It will be published here once approved.
Source: Faculty of Education page (XML page 19109)