Aga Khan University pioneers bold vision for East Africa’s higher education

Aga Khan University (AKU) is spreading efforts to address the challenges currently confronting higher education institutions. This vision was articulated last year by AKU President and Vice-Chancellor, Sulaiman Shahabuddin, as he unveiled the University's ambitious plan for the future, encapsulated in its comprehensive five-year strategic blueprint. The institution is poised to launch nearly a dozen innovative degree programmes spanning diverse fields such as data science and teacher education, while also bolstering research capabilities in critical areas like mental health and climate change. “That AKU has been able to achieve so much across its four decades is above all thanks to its founder, Chancellor, and chief benefactor, His Highness the Aga Khan,” President Shahabuddin said. “His Highness’s vision continues to guide us and continually inspire us with the strength to make bold decisions that keep AKU at the forefront of innovation, quality, and impact.”