BUSHENYI
Kampala International University (KIU) has strengthened its international academic partnerships after Vice-Chancellor Prof. Muhammed Ngoma led a high-level delegation to Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMÜ) in Türkiye under the Erasmus+ KA171 Staff Mobility Programme.
The engagement is part of KIU's broader internationalisation strategy aimed at expanding global partnerships, improving research collaboration, and creating more opportunities for academic exchange.
KIU, OMÜ Explore New Areas of Academic Cooperation
Hosted by OMÜ Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Alper Kesten, the meeting brought together senior officials from both universities to discuss cooperation in higher education, research, innovation, institutional development, and international academic mobility.
Discussions centred on strengthening the existing Erasmus+ partnership while exploring new opportunities in joint research projects, curriculum development, staff and student exchanges, digital transformation, and capacity building.
The KIU delegation was also introduced to OMÜ's achievements in teaching, scientific research, and internationalisation, providing an opportunity for both institutions to share experiences and benchmark best practices.
International Partnerships Key to University Growth — Ngoma
Speaking after the engagement, Prof. Ngoma described the visit as a valuable experience for networking, benchmarking, and knowledge sharing in higher education.
"Internationalisation is one of the defining pillars of modern universities. Through Erasmus+, KIU is strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding research collaboration, enhancing staff and student mobility, and sharing global best practices that enrich teaching, learning and innovation," he said.
Erasmus+ Partnership Opens New Opportunities
The Erasmus+ Programme, an EU initiative supporting education, training, and youth, provides opportunities for universities to collaborate through academic exchanges, research projects, and institutional development.
Through the KA171 International Credit Mobility programme, KIU and partner universities can strengthen faculty development, research networks, and cultural exchange. The partnership is expected to increase international exposure for both staff and students while promoting knowledge sharing and innovation.
Partnership to Enhance KIU's Global Visibility
The collaboration is also expected to improve KIU's international visibility through joint activities and publications.
This comes as KIU continues to receive international recognition. According to the July 2026 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, KIU remains Uganda's leading private university, second overall nationally, and among Africa's top 50 universities.
KIU Commits to Global Academic Collaboration
The visit ended with both universities reaffirming their commitment to expanding academic cooperation and mobility programmes. KIU said the partnership reflects its vision of becoming a globally connected institution that prepares future-ready graduates and contributes to the international higher education community.
