Tertiary education refers to education offered on completion of secondary education. The purpose of tertiary education is to assist the Puntland State meet high level of human resource
requirements for all sectors of the economy. Teacher Education is grouped for convenience under Tertiary education.

Tertiary education in the context of Puntland will include university education, education offered through diploma–level institutions such as community and teacher colleges.

In Puntland there is Four Universities:

1. East Africa University ( Bosaso)
2. Puntland State University (Garowe)
3. Puntland State University (Galkaio)
4. Nugal University (Las-anod)