IGAD Sheikh Technical Veterinary School and Reference Centre About IGAD Sheikh Technical Veterinary School and Reference Centre (ISTVS): ISTVS is a regional institution located in Sheikh, in the Sahil highlands (Somaliland). Its mission is to build drought sustainable resilient pastoral and agro-‐pastoral communities through training and research and skills development. Courses on offer: ENROL NOW FOR AUGUST 2014 ISTVS offers a 4-‐year course awarding a University of Nairobi Bachelor of Science in Dryland Economics and Agro-‐ecosystem Management (DEAM) Graduates of the BSc DEAM will be furnished with knowledge and skills to enhance productivity and ecosystem management within the IGAD dry-‐lands region. They will contribute to increased food security and the resilience of communities living on (semi-‐) arid lands by strengthening their ability to cope with environmental and socio-‐economic changes. ISTVS offers 3-‐year courses, awarding Makerere University Higher Diplomas in Livestock Health Sciences (DLH), and in Livestock Product Development and Entrepreneurship (DLPDE) Graduates of the DLH and DLPDE will be furnished with knowledge and skills to support the pastoral production and export oriented system. Traditional livestock markets are demanding observance of international standards, so as to safeguard pubic health and to improve livestock production and animal welfare. ISTVS graduates may upgrade their Diplomas to fully-‐fledged Degrees, at other Universities within the IGAD region with whom ISTVS has agreements. Admission criteria for both courses: § § § § § O level certificate holder (from all IGAD countries) Passed ISTVS Entrance Examination (in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) One semester ISTVS Foundation Course (English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information Technology) Only successful applicants who pass the ISTVS Entrance Examination and Foundation Course Examination will qualify for admission Applicants holding A level qualifications will be required to sit the ISTVS Entrance Examination, but will be exempted from the Foundation Course and its examination To apply to ISTVS, applicants should submit the following: § Copy of O or A level certificate, or if in final year of secondary school, a copy of school enrolment or exam ID or authenticated letter specifying school attended § Copy of ID card/ passport § Student current contact address (valid e-‐mail address and telephone number) Student accommodation: Student accommodation is available within ISTVS premises. It is mandatory for foreign students of non-‐Somali origin, while foreign students of Somali origin and Somali students may organise their own accommodation within Sheikh town, or be accommodated in ISTVS while places last. Cost: USD 200 per month to cover ISTVS accommodation and meals. Fees: Fee structure DEAM DLH + DLPDE 8 semesters 6 semesters Semester cost -‐ including tuition, study materials, field trips for Somali USD 1015 / semester * USD 765 / semester * nationals Semester cost -‐ including tuition, study materials, field trips for foreign USD 1330 / semester * USD 955/ semester * nationals from IGAD region Registration with accrediting university, with identity card and registration USD 50 USD 50 letter – one off fee, paid after Foundation Course • As the Foundation Course takes place during Semester One, students pay USD 305 for the Foundation Course. Only those students proceeding to DEAM, DLH or DLPDE will pay the remainder of their semester fee • Graduation and transcript costs are additional and vary according to accrediting institution • Costs apply to 2014/2015 academic year Documentation should be sent to, not later than June 12th 2014 IGAD Sheikh Technical Veterinary School and Reference Centre, Sheikh, Somaliland Tel: +252 2 730118 or +252 63 4400433 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Visit our website for more information: www.stvs-edu.org
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