University of Kara

University de Kara

Overview The University of Kara (Université de Kara), established by presidential decree on January 21, 1999 and officially opened on January 23, 2004, is the second largest public university in Togo. Located in the city of Kara in northern Togo, it was created to extend higher education access beyond the capital. The institution opened with 1,537 students and has … Read more

Université de Lomé

University de Lomé

Overview Université de Lomé is the largest and most prominent public university in Togo, located in the capital city, Lomé. Established in 1970, it offers a wide range of academic programs across disciplines such as sciences, humanities, law, economics, and engineering. The university plays a central role in higher education and research in Togo and … Read more

Moshi Co-operative University

Moshi Co-operative University

Overview Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU) is one of Tanzania’s premier institutions specializing in co-operative education, business, and community development. Established to provide education and training in co-operative and business disciplines, MoCU has grown into a vital academic hub in northern Tanzania. Its mission revolves around producing competent professionals who contribute to the social and economic … Read more

State University of Zanzibar

State University of Zanzibar

Overview The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is the only public university in Zanzibar, located on Unguja Island in Mboweni, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Established in 1999 and operational from 2001, it serves as Zanzibar’s flagship institution for higher education and research on the archipelago. SUZA contributes significantly to local development by training professionals in education, health, … Read more

St. Augustine University of Tanzania

St. Augustine University of Tanzania

Overview St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) is a prominent private university located in Mwanza, Tanzania. Established to promote higher education through Catholic values and principles, SAUT has become one of the leading institutions in East Africa. It offers a variety of programs ranging from humanities and social sciences to law, business, and health sciences. … Read more

University of Dodoma

University of Dodoma

Overview The University of Dodoma (UDOM), located in Dodoma—the capital of Tanzania—was officially established in March 2007 and began academic programmers in September of that year. It stands on a vast 6,000-hectare campus in Chikwawa, about 8 km east of the city center, making it the largest university in the country, with infrastructure still expanding toward … Read more

Ardhi University

Ardhi University

Overview Ardhi University (ARU), located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is a distinguished public institution dedicated to land, built environment, and socio‑environmental studies. Its roots date back to 1956 when it began as a Survey Training School, progressing through the phases of Ardhi Institute and University College under the University of Dar es Salaam, before receiving … Read more

Sokoine University of Agriculture

Sokoine University of Agriculture

Overview Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), situated in Morogoro, Tanzania beneath the Ulu guru Mountains, is Tanzania’s national agricultural university. Established in 1984 by Act of Parliament, it evolved from earlier agricultural faculties within the University of Dar es Salaam and Agricultural College dating back to the 1960s. SUA is renowned for its specialization in … Read more

University of Dar es Salaam

University of Dar es Salaam

Overview The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is the premier public university in Tanzania, located on Milanni Hill in Dar es Salaam’s Bungo District. Originally founded in October 1961 as an affiliate college of the University of London, it became a full-fledged national university in July 1970. Over time, UDSM has grown into a … Read more

Tajik State Pedagogical University

Tajik State Pedagogical University

Overview Tajik State Pedagogical University named after Sadruddin Aini (TSPU) is the first and one of the largest teacher training institutions in Tajikistan. Founded in 1931 in Dushanbe as the Stalinabad Pedagogical Institute, it achieved university status post-independence and adopted its current name in honor of national poet Sadruddin Aini. Over the years, it has … Read more

Tajik State University of Commerce

Tajik State University of Commerce

Overview Tajik State University of Commerce (TSUC), located in Dushanbe, is a public higher education institution that began in 1987 as a trade institute and became a full university in the 1990s. Over the years it has earned a reputation as a leading specialized university in economics, commerce, finance and law in Tajikistan. It was … Read more

Kulob State University

Kulob State University

Overview Kulob State University named after Abadullah Rudzki (Kulsum) is a public national university located in Kulob, Khaton region of Tajikistan. The institution traces its origins back to 1945 when it was founded as a pedagogical institute; it received university status in 1992 and was officially named for the medieval scholar Rudzki in 2009 Over … Read more

Tajik Agrarian University

Tajik Agrarian University

Overview Tajik Agrarian University named Shirisha Sho Temur (TAU), in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, is the leading specialized higher‑education institution in the country’s agricultural sector. Founded in 1931 as the Central Asian Fruit‑and‑Vegetable Institute, it was transformed into Tajik Agrarian University in 1992 and received its current name and status in 2009. Over decades, TAU has educated … Read more

Avicenna Tajik State Medical University

Avicenna Tajik State Medical University

Overview Avicenna Tajik State Medical University (ATSMU), located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, stands as the oldest and leading medical university in the country. Established in 1939 and named after the famed Persian polymath Avicenna (Ibn Sina), it has built a reputation as a government institution focused on medical education and research ATSMU delivers a modern, English-medium … Read more

Tajik National University

Tajik National University

Overview Tajik National University (TNU), located in Dushanbe, is the oldest and largest higher education institution in Tajikistan. It was established on March 21, 1947, and has developed into a premier national university offering a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. Over two decades, the university has grown into a hub of education, culture, and science, … Read more

National Central University

National Central University

Overview National Central University (NCU), located in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, is a distinguished public research university with a long heritage dating back to its foundation in 1902. It was re‑established in Taiwan in 1962 and has since grown into a major center for science, engineering, humanities, and management education. Hosting over 11,000 students, … Read more

Asia University

Asia University

Overview Asia University, located in Taichung, Taiwan, is a young and dynamic private institution founded in 2001 and renamed in 2005 to reflect its broader vision. Since its founding, it has quickly developed into a comprehensive university recognized for teaching excellence, research innovation, and an aesthetically remarkable campus. The school’s motto — “Health, Care, Innovation, … Read more

China Medical University

China Medical University

Overview China Medical University (CMU), located in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, is among the earliest and most prestigious medical universities in China. Established in 1931, the university has played a leading role in training medical professionals and advancing medical research. CMU is recognized for its long-standing commitment to academic excellence and its pioneering work in medical … Read more

National Cheng Kung University

National Cheng Kung University

Overview National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), founded in 1931 in Tainan, Taiwan, is a leading comprehensive research university renowned for its engineering, medicine, and humanities programs. Ranked among Taiwan’s top universities, NCKU emphasizes interdisciplinary research, industry collaboration, and global engagement. The university’s historical roots in Tainan—Taiwan’s oldest city—provide unique advantages for studies in Taiwanese history, … Read more

National Tsing Hua University

National Tsing Hua University

Overview National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), established in 1911 as Tsing Hua Academy in Beijing and re-founded in Hsinchu, Taiwan, in 1956, is a premier research university renowned for its excellence in science, engineering, and humanities. Ranked #176 globally (QS 2026) and #461 worldwide (CWUR 2025), NTHU boasts a legacy of nurturing Nobel laureates like … Read more

National Taiwan University

Overview National Taiwan University (NTU), founded in 1928, is Taiwan’s most prestigious and comprehensive research university, consistently ranked among the top global institutions (currently #172 in THE World University Rankings 2025). Located in Taipei, NTU offers a diverse academic environment with strengths in liberal arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, and interdisciplinary fields. The university is renowned … Read more

Jagernath Lachmon University of Applied Sciences

Jagernath Lachmon University of Applied Sciences

Overview Jagernath Lachmon University of Applied Sciences is a private institution that aims to provide career-focused education rooted in practical experience and innovation. Although detailed public records are limited, the university is believed to be named in honor of the prominent Surinamese statesman Jagernath Lachmon, who dedicated his life to national unity and progress. The … Read more

University of Applied Sciences

IOL University of Applied Sciences

Overview The Islamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam (also known as IUAHS or IOL University of Applied Sciences) is a small, focused institution in the Netherlands, officially founded on 21 November 1997 and launching instruction in September 1998. Serving a student body drawn from diverse Muslim communities, it specializes in theology, Islamic chaplaincy, and moral … Read more

Anton de Kom University of Suriname

Anton de Kom University of Suriname

Overview Anton de Kom University of Suriname, founded as University of Suriname in November 1968 and renamed in 1983, is Suriname’s only public university and national academic pillar. Located in Paramaribo, it enrolls around 3,700–4,000 students across a range of faculties. Known for its commitment to sustainable partnerships, the university blends local relevance with global … Read more

Gollis University

Gollis University

Overview Gollis University (GU) is a private, community‑founded university based in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Launched in 2004 as a teacher training college and elevated to full university status in 2005, GU now accommodates over 2,400 students from Somaliland and beyond. With a mission to foster leadership and development in the Horn of Africa, Gollis integrates practical, … Read more

Benadir University

Benadir University

Overview Benadir University (BU) is a private non‑profit higher education institution in Mogadishu, founded in 2002 by Somali physicians and academics to address the severe shortage of qualified professionals in post‑conflict Somalia. Since then, it has grown into a multi‑campus university serving between approximately 5,000 to nearly 14,000 students across campuses in Mogadishu and branch … Read more

Puntland State University

Puntland State University

Overview Puntland State University (PSU), located in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia, began in 1999 as the Garowe School of Management and later became Puntland Community College. In 2004 it transformed into a state-funded university and has steadily evolved into a key regional higher‑education centre. PSU now serves several thousand students and bases its mission on contributing … Read more

Amoud University

Amoud University

Overview Amoud University is a prominent public institution located in Borama, Somaliland, established in 1998. It began modestly with 66 students and two faculties, and has since grown into a comprehensive university serving over 5,000 students across roughly fifteen faculties and schools. With a mission centered on peace, development, and community service, Amoud combines academic … Read more

Mogadishu University

Mogadishu University

Overview Mogadishu University (MU) is a private, non‑profit institution founded in September 1997 in Mogadishu, Somalia. It was created by Somali academics and intellectuals with a mission to rebuild higher education following decades of civil conflict. Beginning with just six faculty members and a few hundred students, MU has grown into one of the largest … Read more

SIMAD University

SIMAD University

Overview SIMAD University (SIMAD U), located in Mogadishu, Somalia, is a private non‑profit institution founded in November 1999 as the Somali Institute of Management and Administration Development. It received full university status in January 2011. Praised as one of Somalia’s top institutions, SIMAD offers education grounded in Somali language instruction and international standards, serving approximately … Read more