Empowering lives through technology through excellent teaching, applied learning, innovation and strong partnerships - in harmony with Islamic values.
The Faculty is the technology faculty of Imam Muhammad ibn Nasr al-Marwazi University. It was formed when United College of Technology joined the University on 7 September 2026.
UCT was founded by Somali intellectuals and opened in January 2015 after a one-year feasibility study. It grew into one of Somalia's modern institutions offering English-taught technology programmes. Today, the Faculty combines that teaching experience with the University's academic heritage and serves as its gateway to computing and digital transformation.
To develop holistic education that contributes to society through inspiration, innovation and information - empowering lives through technology in harmony with Islamic values.
To be the most sought-after destination for quality technology education in the Horn of Africa through excellent teaching, applied learning and strong partnerships.
To help undergraduates, junior trainee staff and alumni make well-informed choices about their future careers.
All programmes are taught in English and combine strong foundations with practical learning and clear career pathways.
Programming, algorithms, data structures, databases, operating systems and software development.
Career opportunitiesMathematics, programming, data science, machine learning and the responsible use of intelligent systems.
Career opportunitiesSystems and network administration, web technologies, databases, cloud services and practical IT support.
Career opportunitiesDesign, implementation and defence of computer networks, with practical cyber security and digital investigation skills.
Career opportunitiesComputer-aided 2D and 3D animation, special effects, lighting, modelling, motion graphics and digital content production.
Career opportunitiesExplore the full faculty profile or contact IMU for admissions information.