Executive Profile | 2025

Connecting Somali Higher Education to the World

API is the Horn of Africa's only specialized academic intermediary operating under strict international quality benchmarks to connect local universities with accredited global Master's and PhD pathways.

Our Foundation

Quality Assurance. Global Standards.

Every international partner undergoes strict institutional accreditation screening, ensuring all collaborations meet recognized national benchmarks for academic excellence and integrity.

Who We Are

Professionally Governed. Transparent Operations.

The Academic Partnership Institute (API) – Somalia is an independent, professionally governed institute. We serve as the strategic bridge connecting Somali higher education with leading international universities, facilitating accredited academic collaborations.

API operates its student recruitment services in line with international best practice, using Kenya's CUE licensing framework as its primary regulatory benchmark. All partners are screened for accreditation status before engagement.

Five-Year Vision

Scaling Impact. Expanding Reach.

2,400+

Active Master's & PhD Students

30+

International University Partners

20+

Somali University MoU Clients

$2.77M+

Annual Revenue (USD)

Partner with API for Global Academic Pathways.

Whether you are a Somali university, an international institution, or a development partner, API delivers proven results in higher education internationalization.