International University of Africa

What International University of Africa does

The International University of Africa is a private higher education institution headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan, established in 1991 by the Sudanese government with the participation of multiple Arab and African nations including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Libya, Qatar, the UAE, and Morocco. The university traces its roots to the Islamic African Institute founded in 1968 and currently operates 22 colleges spanning applied sciences (Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Computer Science, Minerals & Oil, Agricultural Production, Medical Laboratories) and humanities (Islamic Studies, Education, Sharia & Law, Arts, Economics, Administrative Sciences, Family Sciences, Arabic Language, Languages, Disaster Studies, Media), plus five affiliated colleges in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria. Its mission centers on expanding higher education access for African students, promoting Islamic and Arabic knowledge, and advancing applied research for continental development. The institution serves students from 84 countries and is governed by a Board of Trustees that includes representation from Sudan's Sovereignty Council and the Muslim World League.

Name

International University of Africa

Legal name

International University of Africa

Website

https://iua.edu.sd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

International University of Africa is a Khartoum-based higher education institution established in 1991, serving students from 84 countries across 22 colleges in applied sciences and humanities, with affiliated campuses in East and West Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate research studies
• Islamic and arabic studies
• Pan-african university

Headquarters

HQ city

Khartoum

HQ country

Sudan

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students for undergraduate, graduate, and diploma programs across its 22 colleges. Students come from 84 countries, providing a diverse international revenue base.
2. Community Service and Training: The university provides vocational training programs through its production facilities and training units, generating revenue from skill development programs for students from various universities in cooperation with the National Fund for Student Care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International University of Africa is a comprehensive higher education institution delivering undergraduate, graduate (Diploma, Master's, Doctorate), and three-year diploma programs across 22 colleges in applied sciences (Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Computer Science, Medical Laboratories, Minerals & Oil, Agricultural Production) and humanities (Islamic Studies, Education, Sharia & Law, Arts, Economics, Administrative Sciences, Family Sciences, Arabic Language, Languages, Disaster Studies, Media), plus five affiliated colleges in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria. It serves students from 84 countries and runs supporting digital infrastructure including a Moodle e-learning platform, DSpace digital repository, online application portal, and the Youssef Khalifa Center for writing African languages in Arabic script.

Product overview

International University of Africa operates as a comprehensive higher education institution offering undergraduate, graduate, diploma, and associate programs across 22 colleges spanning applied sciences, humanities, and affiliated institutions. The university's technology portfolio includes core educational platforms (campus e-learning system, digital repository), mobile applications for African language preservation (Amazigh writing in Arabic script), and conference management services. The product ecosystem centers on delivering education across 84 countries with digital infrastructure supporting both on-campus and distance learning modalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree Programs Multi-year undergraduate bachelor's degree programs across applied sciences and humanities disciplines, designed for African and international students seeking higher education opportunities. The programs span 22 colleges, combining professional training in medicine, engineering, and sciences with humanities education in Islamic studies, law, languages, and media.
• Graduate Degree Programs (Diploma, Master's, Doctorate) Postgraduate degree programs including Higher Diploma, Master's, and Doctorate across various disciplines, emphasizing postgraduate research and applied studies for African development. Administered through the Deanship of Graduate Studies.
• Three-Year Diploma Programs Three-year intermediate diploma programs offered in the College of Computer Studies and the College of Administrative Sciences, providing applied professional education at a sub-degree level.
• Campus E-Learning Platform (Moodle) Electronic education platform providing distance learning services for enrolled students and faculty, accessible at campus.iua.edu.sd/students. Built on Moodle, it supports digital instruction across the university's 22 colleges.
• Digital Repository (DSpace) Digital repository system for academic publications and research materials, accessible at dspace.iua.edu.sd. Provides access to scholarly outputs from the university.
• International Conference Platform (Evenza) Conference management platform (Evenza) used to host international academic conferences, with virtual event capabilities including session scheduling, speaker management, and live Google Meet integration.
• Tira Tamazight Mobile Application Android application developed by Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Abdullah at the Youssef Khalifa Center for writing Amazigh language using Arabic script, with the ability to write and share Amazigh text with other applications.
• Arabic-Tifinagh Script Converter Application Android application that converts text between Arabic script and Tifinagh script for the Amazigh language, developed by Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Abdullah at the Youssef Khalifa Center for Writing Languages in Arabic.
• Amazigh Arabic Script Computer Keyboard Computer keyboard layout for writing Amazigh language using Arabic script, developed by Dr. Ashraf Mohamed Abdullah at the Youssef Khalifa Center for Writing Languages in Arabic for ease of typing and speed.
• Online Application and Registration Portal Online portal for student enrollment, with graduate program admissions announced on the website and applications submitted via the portal.
• Vocational Training and Community Service Programs Vocational training programs delivered through the university's production facilities and training units, in cooperation with the National Fund for Student Care, providing skill development programs for students from various universities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving students from 84 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Bank Al Baraka (بنك البركة)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2026The Director of the university met with a delegation from Bank Al Baraka led by the Vice General Manager, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Omar. They discussed strengthening cooperation and partnership between the bank and the university to support the university's mission and community service programs. The bank expressed willingness to provide banking services and contribute to university projects.
• Union of International Universities (IAU)coreOthersThe university is a member of the Union of International Universities (IAU), providing international academic recognition and network access.
• Federation of Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)coreOthersMember of the Federation of Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), connecting the university with the global Islamic academic community.
• Sudan Universities Union (SAU)coreOthersMember of the Sudan Universities Union, coordinating with other Sudanese higher education institutions.
• Association of Arab Universities (AARU)coreOthersMember of the Association of Arab Universities, connecting with Arab higher education institutions.
• Association of African Universities (AAU)coreOthersMember of the Association of African Universities, the primary continental body for African higher education.
• Association of Islamic Universities (رابطة الجامعات الإسلامية)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university co-organized the International Conference on the Role of Universities in Post-War Reconstruction with the Association of Islamic Universities. This is a flagship strategic partnership for regional academic collaboration. The Secretary-General of the Association participated in the conference.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Sudan)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the University Director to strengthen cooperation between the ministry and the university. The ministry committed to facilitating visa procedures for international students and directing Sudanese embassies abroad to provide necessary facilities for student recruitment.
• National Fund for Student Care (الصندوق القومي لرعاية الطلاب)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university collaborates with the National Fund for Student Care to provide training opportunities for students from various universities using the university's production facilities and training units. The fund is contributing to renovating university dormitories.
• Sudan National Union of Youth (اتحاد شباب السودان)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University Director met with the President of the Sudan National Union of Youth to explore cooperation in youth empowerment, capacity building, training, and implementing programs that serve the community. A memorandum of understanding is being prepared.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Islamic University Malaysia: Major transnational Islamic university in Malaysia serving international students. Comparable business model: cross-border Islamic higher education with English/Arabic medium instruction and students from across the Muslim world.
• Omdurman Islamic University: Major Sudanese Islamic university focused on Islamic and Arabic studies. Most direct geographic and curricular peer; both universities compete for the same Arabic-speaking African student segment in Sudan and the broader region.
• University of Khartoum: Sudan's oldest and largest secular university. Direct geographic peer in Khartoum; competes for the same Sudanese and African student population across a broader range of academic disciplines.
• Islamic University of Madinah: Saudi Arabia's premier Islamic higher education institution serving international Muslim students. Comparable as a transnational Islamic university with strong Arabic/Islamic curriculum and international student pipeline from Muslim-majority countries.
• Al-Azhar University: The world's leading Islamic university, based in Cairo, Egypt. Directly comparable as a transnational Islamic higher education institution serving students from across the Muslim world with Arabic-language instruction. Both institutions bridge Arab/Islamic academic traditions with international student bodies.
• Al-Neelain University: Major Sudanese public research university. Comparable as a Khartoum-based higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs across applied sciences and humanities to Sudanese and regional students.

Regional players

• Ahfad University for Women: Sudanese private university focused on women's education and community development. Comparable as a private Sudanese higher education institution serving an African student body, though with a narrower focus.

Broad incumbents

• King Saud University: Saudi Arabia's flagship public research university with extensive international collaborations. Comparable as a leading Arab-region university that attracts students from across the Muslim world and Africa.
• Cairo University: Egypt's largest public university and a major regional higher education player. Comparable as a North African institution with strong international student enrollment and broad academic offerings across sciences and humanities.
• University of Cape Town: Africa's leading research university and a major continental higher education brand. Comparable as a pan-African institution attracting international students, though with a more Western/secular academic orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

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