GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICE

Welcome to the Global Engagement Office (GEO)!

With campuses across six countries, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is home to a vibrant community of learners, researchers, and educators. The Global Engagement Office (GEO) plays a central role in expanding AKU’s global reach — connecting students, faculty, and staff with meaningful opportunities that transcend borders.

As a strategic gateway to new partnerships and opportunities, GEO catalyzes collaboration across regional, local, and global levels. We serve as a bridge between AKU and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), helping to forge innovative alliances that create transformative experiences for our faculty, staff, and students.

Through experiential learning programmes, joint grants and scholarships, academic exchanges, and knowledge networks, GEO enables the University and the Network to co-create solutions that address global challenges while enriching institutional capacity and impact.

Whether you're seeking global internships, academic collaborations, or new platforms for innovation, GEO is here to support and connect you.

Explore how we’re building bridges through global engagement to shape a more connected, innovative, and inclusive world.

Partnerships

We build and nurture strategic partnerships that promote knowledge exchange, global collaboration, and mutual impact across institutions.

Mobility Programmes

We offer onsite, virtual and hybrid experiences across East Africa, Asia, and Europe that immerse students in cross-cultural learning and socially impactful projects.

Grants & Funding

We provide access to funding for global opportunities

Message from the Director

The Global Engagement Office advances AKU’s vision by fostering partnerships, supporting mobility programmes and creating collaborations that connect AKU globally through education, research and service at local, regiona and international levels.