IRO Projects

Mogadishu University is proud to be a key partner in the international PURSUE Project, an ambitious initiative funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

The mission of PURSUE is to address the critical need for durable, affordable housing in Somalia and across Sub-Saharan Africa by harnessing innovative, eco-friendly, and cost-effective construction technologies that utilize locally available materials.

The PURSUE project is a strategic investment in the future of Somalia's built environment. Through a powerful collaboration between eight universities from Türkiye, Portugal, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Somalia, the project focuses on:

• Enhancing Academic Excellence: Developing and integrating four new specialized courses on sustainable and hazard-resilient construction into our Civil Engineering curriculum, equipping the next generation of engineers with cutting-edge skills.
• Building Local Capacity: Upgrading our laboratory facilities and providing "Training of Trainers" for our academics and local professionals, making our Civil Engineering Department a center of excellence for construction research and innovation in Somalia.
• Creating Tangible Solutions: Promoting the use of locally sourced, environmentally sound materials to develop affordable housing solutions that are resilient to natural hazards, directly benefiting low-income households in our community.
• Fostering Knowledge Exchange: Establishing a dynamic platform for collaboration between our students, faculty, and international experts, ensuring that Mogadishu University remains at the forefront of sustainable urban development.