International University of Guinea is a non-profit, endowment-based higher education institution operating under the supervision of Guinea’s Ministry of Higher Education. The University offers both conventional, on-campus education and online learning programmes.
The University was established in 2019 by a decision of its founding board as a private, non-profit institution under the name International University of Guinea. It was designed to provide higher education at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. In 2021, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation granted the University its official licence under Decision No. A/2021/500/MESRS/SGG.
The University welcomed its first cohort of full-time students at the beginning of the first semester of the 2021–2022 academic year. Subsequently, its academic programmes were accredited by the National Authority for Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
Faculties of the University
International University of Guinea comprises three faculties, each consisting of specialised departments and academic programmes:
- Faculty of Arabic Language and Civilisation
- Faculty of Law, Economics and Management Sciences
- Faculty of the Holy Qur’an
University Objectives
International University of Guinea pursues the following strategic objectives:
- To ensure the University’s academic, intellectual, financial and administrative autonomy.
- To promote applied scientific research aligned with national development plans and priorities.
- To market the University’s academic programmes and activities and strengthen its presence at the local and regional levels.
- To provide appropriate infrastructure that meets accreditation and quality assurance standards, with the aim of achieving excellence locally, regionally and internationally.
- To continuously develop, review and modernise academic curricula and programmes to improve the quality of higher education outcomes and ensure alignment with labour market requirements.
- To optimise the use of available financial resources, diversify funding sources and maintain effective expenditure management.
- To develop human capital, enabling academic and administrative personnel to keep pace with scientific, technological and administrative advancements, while strengthening the University’s organisational structure.
- To improve the quality of student intake in accordance with general and programme-specific accreditation standards and the University’s admission policies.
Core Values of the University
International University of Guinea is guided by the following core values:
- National identity and belonging
- Leadership and teamwork
- Quality and excellence
- Justice and integrity
- Continuous teaching and learning
- Recognition of creativity and achievement
- Tolerance and the rejection of violence and extremism
- Transparency and accountability
- Respect for differing opinions and perspectives
- Respect for values and cultural diversity
Strategic Goals of the University
The University seeks to achieve the following strategic goals:
- Enhancing the quality of education and improving the professional competence of academic staff.
- Graduating highly qualified students who demonstrate academic excellence, professional competence and the skills required to meet labour market demands.
- Strengthening institutional culture and creating an attractive, supportive and stimulating university environment.
- Deepening the University’s social responsibility and expanding its contribution to community development.
- Advancing scientific research and postgraduate studies to promote knowledge creation, academic development and innovation.
