GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT
The Board of Trustees consists of 15 members, who have the main shares in the university asset and appointed by themselves.
The board of trustee is the founder of Tog Hiiraan Company , the founder and investor of central university
The Board of Trustee is responsible for setting the general policy of the University; oversee the overall activities of the University according to its adopted educational policy, supervise and periodically evaluate the performance of the University, promote the relationship between the University and other educational Institutions. In addition, they will approve the formation and cancellation of departments or centers.
The Board of Trustee has the power to appoint the Rector of the University, approve the annual budget of the University and prepare and plan fundraising campaigns.
The Board of Trustee has executive committee who manage and guide all the university activities II. University Senate (operation board)
University Senate is the second highest level of governing body, headed by the rector. The senate is composed by the rector, deputies, and all deans. The University Senate provides the operational frame of the University. They undertake the general operation and administrative functions of the University in accordance with the terms and conditions specified by the BOT.
The operations board is composed of the following:
University Rector as chairperson
Deputy Rector (Academics affairs)
Deputy Rector (student affairs) as member.
Deputy Rector (Admin and Finance) as a member
All Deans as members
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Accreditation:
CUST is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of the Republic of Somalia. The university is registered as a private, profit higher education institution with the mandate to create and disseminate knowledge through relevant research work and quality academic standards
Member of association of Somali universities (ASU)
Shared memorandum of understanding with many universities including: Jazeera, Jamhuriya, Darulhikma and Alhilaal universities.