Twenty universities, one shared classroom
East Africa University maintains active academic partnerships with 20 universities across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. These agreements open doors for our students and staff — joint research, scholarships, student and faculty exchange, curriculum development and shared academic standards.
Partnerships built to move students, staff and ideas
East Africa University maintains active academic partnerships with universities in nine countries across four regions. Each agreement covers joint research, scholarships, student and faculty exchange, curriculum development and shared quality standards — giving our students and staff an academic reach that extends well beyond Somalia.
Joint Research
Co-authored studies, shared supervision and access to international research networks.
Scholarships
Postgraduate and exchange opportunities for EAU students at partner institutions.
Staff Development
Faculty training, visiting lecturers and PhD pathways for our academic staff.
Quality Standards
Curriculum review and benchmarking against established international practice.
Partner Universities
20 partner universities across 9 countries
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Six ways a partnership reaches our students
Collaborative Research
Joint projects, co-supervision of postgraduate work and shared publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Student Exchange
Study periods, summer schools and credit transfer arrangements with partner faculties.
Faculty Mobility
Visiting lecturers in both directions, staff exchange and joint teaching of specialised courses.
Curriculum Development
Programme design, external review and alignment of our degrees with international standards.
Conferences & Seminars
Shared academic events, workshops and training for staff, students and the wider community.
Library & Digital Access
Access to journals, databases and digital learning resources held by partner institutions.
Agreements that turned into real activity
Recent meetings, appointments and collaborations from across the university's partnership network.
EAU Strengthens Academic Partnership with Campus France
Exploring collaboration with French universities on scholarships, research partnerships and academic mobility.
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EAU and USIU-Africa Forge Research and Academic Partnership
Strengthening collaboration in research, scholarships, student exchange and academic development.
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EAU Appointed to Lead IUCEA Somalia Chapter (2026–2029)
Recognition of the university's commitment to quality education and regional academic leadership.
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Beyond bilateral agreements, EAU holds membership in regional and international academic councils and associations.