Memberships and Partnerships
Connecting SIU to the Wider Academic World
Internationalization is central to SIU's strategic direction. The University builds and maintains partnerships with universities, professional bodies and institutions across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America in order to strengthen the quality of its teaching, expand research collaboration, create mobility opportunities for its students and staff, and connect Somali higher education to the wider academic world.
Memberships and Academic Networks
Association of Somali Universities (ASU)
Academic Network
Association of African Universities (AAU)
Academic Network
Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
Academic Network
Somali Research & Education Network (SomaliREN)
Academic Network
Association of Arab Universities (AARU)
Academic Network
Research4Life
Academic Network
The Consortium of Medical Schools – Africa (COMS-A)
Academic Network
International Cultural Communication Center Malaysia (ICCCM) – ITEA
Academic NetworkInternational University Partnerships
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
UgandaAcademic collaboration, staff development, joint research, and student mobility exchange.
Kenyatta University
KenyaResearch collaboration, curriculum development, academic exchange, and capacity-building initiatives.
Makerere University
UgandaAcademic cooperation in research, quality assurance, staff training, and scholarly activities.
University of Nairobi
KenyaJoint research, academic networking, faculty development, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Isparta University of Applied Sciences
TürkiyeAcademic cooperation, research collaboration, student and staff mobility, and internationalization initiatives.
Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro
BrazilStaff exchanges; joint research projects; development of double and joint degree programmes; participation in externally funded research; capacity building and professional development; exchange of academic materials and research outputs; curriculum development and quality enhancement; and the promotion of innovation, knowledge transfer and community engagement.
Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba
BrazilAcademic collaboration; teaching and staff exchange; student mobility and academic experience; research cooperation, joint publications and knowledge dissemination; and academic events and networking.
Shinawatra University
ThailandPostgraduate programmes, dual degree programmes, student exchange, and research collaboration.
National Academic Partnerships
SIMAD University
Academic collaboration including curriculum development and review; faculty and staff exchange for teaching and research; organization of conferences, seminars, workshops and academic events; and exchange of academic materials, publications and information.
Baidoa University
Academic collaboration including curriculum development and review; faculty and staff exchange.
University of Health Science
Academic and research collaboration.
The Citycot University
Joint efforts in educational development; collaboration in research and new initiatives; online programme collaboration; and exchange programmes.
Institutional, Industry & Community Partners
Hospitals and Health Providers
Clinical placements, practical training and internships for students of Medicine and Health Sciences; supervision by practising clinicians; input to clinical curriculum.
Daynile Hospital
SOS Hospital
Martini Hospital
Shafi Hospital
Wadajir Hospital
Mogadishu Hospital
MCHs
Nova Diagnosis Center
Banking Industry
Internships and industry placements for students of Business and Economics; guest instruction; input to curriculum review in banking, finance and accounting.
Premier Bank
IBS Bank
Salaam Bank
MyBank
Dahabshiil Bank International
Business and Commerce
Industry attachment, practical training and graduate employment pathways.
Hayat Market
Pharmaceutical
Electronics
Trading
Media
Media placements and practical training; dissemination of University activities and research findings to the public.
Astaan TV
Somali National Television (SNT)
Universal TV
Education-sector Associations and School Networks
Teacher training, student career guidance, university orientation, and civic education and leadership programmes.
Union of Banadir Region Schools (MIDGOB)
The Somali Teachers' Association
Youth Development and Innovation Hubs
Joint entrepreneurship training, innovation, employability, and start-up support for young people, including fellowships, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
Irushub
