The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) is delighted to announce that Hormuud University has been honored with the prestigious Excellence in Education Award 2024. This recognition underscores Hormuud University’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality, efficient, and effective education services to its stakeholders.

Hormuud University, accredited by the Ministry of Culture and Higher Education of the Federal Republic of Somalia, has established itself as a leading private, non-profit higher education institution. The university operates with the objective of creating and disseminating knowledge through relevant research work, while adhering to global education standards.

The Excellence in Education Award 2024 acknowledges Hormuud University’s outstanding educational practices, which are characterized by a dynamic and excellent management system infused with values and professionalism. This award serves as a testament to the university’s dedication to providing a high-standard education experience to its students and stakeholders.

To further enhance its educational offerings, Hormuud University has forged partnerships with numerous prestigious international institutions. The university is a proud member of esteemed organizations such as the Association of African Universities (AAU) in Ghana, the Association of Arab Universities (AARU) in Jordan, the International Union of Universities (IUU) in Turkey, the International Association of Universities (IAU) in France, and the Global University Network for Innovations (Gunni) in Spain.

Furthermore, Hormuud University has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with renowned international institutions to foster research collaborations and academic exchanges. These partnerships include the University of Malaya in Malaysia, Lincoln University College in Malaysia, IUBAT in Bangladesh, Khartoum University in Sudan, Kto Karatay University in Turkey, Konya Food and Agriculture University in Turkey, Ankara University in Turkey, Uludag University in Turkey, Sharda University in India, Lovely Professional University (LPU) in India, Shenyang Aerospace University in China, Dhurakij Pundit University in Thailand, and the Professional Evaluation Certification Board (PECB).

In addition to its international collaborations, Hormuud University actively engages with local association institutions for research collaborations and academic exchanges. Notable partners include Somali Research & Education Network (SomaliREN) and the Association of Somali Universities (ASU). The university also collaborates with esteemed local companies such as twin Companies, Hormuud Telecom, Buruuj Construction, Salam Somali Bank, UBC (Coca-Cola) Somalia, Benadir Electric Company (BECO), and Tabaarak ICT Solutions, thus fostering strong ties with the community.

Hormuud University’s recognition with the Excellence in Education Award 204 reflects the institution’s commitment to delivering exceptional education services and maintaining international standards of excellence.