ISTVS is a regional institution located in Somaliland that offers 3 and 4-year courses awarding diplomas and degrees from Makerere University and the University of Nairobi. The courses focus on dryland economics, agroecosystem management, livestock health, and product development. ISTVS aims to build human capacity and resilience for pastoral communities in the Horn of Africa.

1. ISTVS offers a 4-year course, awarding University of Nairobi Bachelor in Science
in Dryland Economics and Agro ecosystem Management (BSc DEAM)
Course details:
science and the fundamentals of the professional agricultural disciplines. For the
(* options are only offered with minimal student numbers applying)
ISTVS offers 3-year courses, awarding Makerere University accredited Diploma
in Livestock Health, and Diploma in Product Development
Course details:
Diploma in Livestock Product Development and Entrepreneurship (DLPDE).
universities within the IGAD region with which ISTVS has agreements.
ISTVS is a regional institution located in Sheikh, in the highlands of the Sahil
region (Somaliland). Its vision is to be the premier regional institution and centre
of excellence in human capacity building to promote drylands and livestock
development in arid and semi-arid land management. The school’s mission is to
strengthen IGAD member states skills and human resource base for pastoralist’
increased resilience capacity in its arid and semi-arid lands.
A well-established tertiary education institution, ISTVS operates with modern
academic facilities within a state-of-the-art socially interactive environment.
Mekelle University (Ethiopia), ISTVS has built strong institutional and academic
links with peer institutions of higher learning both within the region and at
international level.
Student-centered learning methodology with emphasis on hands-on practical
skills
livestock production system is pastoral
Emphasis on economics, dryland natural resource management, marketing
and regulations on animal and animal products international trade
University of Nairobi
accredited BSc.ISTVS Makerere University
accredited Diplomas
Somali Nationals Foreign Nationals from IGAD Region
USD 1015/ semester USD 1330/ semester
Compulsory USD 50 to register with University of Nairobi, with UoN identity
Optional On-Campus accommodation – USD 120 per month including food
and lodging
Somali Nationals Foreign Nationals from IGAD Region
(USD 1530/ year)
USD 955/ semester
(USD 1910/ year)
Compulsory USD 75 to register with Makerere University, with MU identity card
Optional On-Campus accommodation – USD 120 per month including food
and lodging

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Admission criteria for all ISTVS courses
Pass ISTVS Entrance Examination (English, mathematics, biology, chemistry,
physics)
Attend 3 month ISTVS Foundation Course (English, mathematics, biology,
chemistry, physics, Information Technology) and pass Foundation Course
examination
to sit the ISTVS Entrance Examination, but may be exempted from the
Foundation Course and its examination
How to apply?
Compiled application form – downloaded from ISTVS or IGAD websites
secondary school, a copy of the school enrolment form or examination ID or
an authenticated letter specifying the school attended
Contact address of school (address, email, telephone number)
Copy of ID card or passport
Student current contact address (valid email address, telephone number)
Scholarships - depending on availability of funds, scholarships may be awarded
following successful completion of the ISTVS Foundation Course.
ISTVS
Tel: +252-634-400433 / +252 - 2-730118
Email: stvs@stvs-edu.org or tn.nairobi@tnea.or.ke
www.istvs-edu.org
ISTVS
Tel: +252-634-400433 / +252-2-730118
Email: stvs@stvs-edu.org or tn.nairobi@tnea.or.ke
www.istvs-edu.org