SIMAD University is now a member of Association of African universities (AAU), the Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN), and is an active participant in the research community worldwide. We believe that education must go beyond national borders, and for this reason, our active international participation is essential. This involvement does not only enhance our goal to provide students with an education comparable to to that of the best universities worldwide, but it also enhances the university’s international reputation. We judge our performance in the context of achievable but challenging benchmarks, thinking more globally and establishing strategic partnerships, relationships and collaborations with both local and international universities.