Global Science University (GSU) describes itself as “a leading higher education institution in Galkayo, Somalia”. Galkayo is Somalia’s third-largest city, towards the Ethiopian border.
The university has two faculties. The faculty of MBBS offers a six-year bachelor of medicine and surgery (MBBS) degree. The faculty of health science provides degrees in healthcare-related subjects, such as midwifery, clinical nursing and community health. GSU is partnered with Galkayo Medical Centre Hospital, which serves as the university teaching hospital. Teaching staff are also practising medics.