| Baresan University | |
| Caption: | جامعة بريسن |
| Motto: | Education is a powerful Weapon to change the World. |
| Established: | 2010 |
| Type: | Private |
| Rector: | Abdi Abdullahi Mohamed |
| President: | Abdulrazak Adam Jimale |
| Students: | 2,625 |
| Undergrad: | 2,195 |
| Postgrad: | 430 |
| City: | Mogadishu |
| State: | Banaadir |
| Country: | Somalia |
| Campus: | Mogadishu Campus, Lower Shabelle Compus |
| Other Name: | BSU |
| Colors: | Orange and navy |
Baresan University (BSU) (Arabic: جامعة بريسن, Somali: Jaamacada Bare san) is a private higher education institution which is non-political, non-partisan and non-sectarian. It was established in 2010. Baresan University was established at a time when young Somali secondary graduates could hardly get an opportunity to continue their education after secondary school due to the scarcity of tertiary education institutions in Somalia.
The collapse of the Somali state and the subsequent civil war(s) from 1990s have altered most aspects of Somali lives ; but they have been particularly devastating in the area of education, where an entire generation has lost out on one of the most precious opportunities of childhood and adults. The restoration of regular schooling and universities are critical if Somalis expect to survive the present upheaval and envision a hopeful future.
The scheme to launch Baresan University was advanced by a group of intellectuals led by Dr Abdulrazak Adam Jimale. After more than five years of investigation and consultation the university began at the end of 2010.[1]
Baresan University has one campus in Banaadir
The main campus is located in Mogadishu Banadir.
The university offers undergraduate courses in the natural sciences, the social sciences, the Technology and professional studies. Scholarships are available.
The medium of instruction in undergraduate programs is English and Arabic. Applicants are required to pass an English examination if they are from a non-English speaking country. Engalish language support at all levels is provided by the Languages Unit.[2]