Somali International University (SIU) operates as a private, non-profit entity with a strong commitment to providing quality higher education to the Somali population, especially at a time when the country is recovering from the collapse of the central government.

SIU has emerged as a significant educational institution in Somalia since its founding in 2012.

SIU's four campuses in Mogadishu serve as hubs for innovative undergraduate programs, and the planned fifth campus on the outskirts of the city will further enhance its reach, making education more accessible to students from diverse parts of Mogadishu.