PARTNERSHIPS & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Strengthening internationalization through high-quality partnerships, global mobility, and academic excellence.

A Premier Christian University with Global Reach

The Department of International Relations is dedicated to strengthening internationalization at St. Paul’s University. We develop high-quality academic and non-academic partnerships that address global and societal needs. Our mission is to equip students with additional knowledge and skills through global exposure, ensuring a perfect balance between theory and practice.

12+

Active International
Partners

4+

Continents Represented

70+

Students Traveled
(2024)

100%

Commitment to Quality

Strategic Partnerships

We have established active collaborations and Erasmus+ agreements to facilitate academic excellence, innovation, and mobility across the globe.

Strategic Global & Asia Alliances

Partnering with innovators like Handong Global University (South Korea), we drive bio-entrepreneurship and digital transformation. These UNITWIN fellowships provide students with direct access to global startup ecosystems and cutting-edge technical expertise.

Industry & Faith-Based Partners

Collaborations with World Vision and NCCK turn academic theory into community-led solutions. These alliances ensure SPU graduates are industry-ready through strategic consultancies, professional placements, and high-impact social outreach.

Regional & African Networks

Our ties with Nelson Mandela University and UCU strengthen the "Africa We Want" through regional research and staff mobility. We focus on building home-grown academic excellence and sustainable solutions for the continent's future.

National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

This synergy leverages SPU’s research capacity and NCCK’s grassroots reach to foster a culture of evidence-based learning and impactful publication.

Handong University

Handong University

This partnership empowers the university community by modernizing faculty teaching standards and fostering a practical ecosystem for student entrepreneurship and startup incubation..

World Vision

World Vision

This partnership advanced development research through the evaluation of "Strong Women and Strong World" programs, generating university revenue while enhancing faculty expertise and joint scholarly publications.

Kiambu County

Kiambu County

Collaboration with Kiambu county has accorded students in the College of Health Sciences an opportunity for Clinical placements.
This enhances Clinical teaching and learning.
Medical Benevolence Foundationn

Medical Benevolence Foundationn

Medical Benevolence Foundation sponsors the annual Nursing Conference and research activities related to Nursing and Midwifery and tuition for Bachelor of Science in Nursing students.

Kempten University

Kempten University

This partnership facilitated joint public lecturers, student exchange programmes, workshops, seminnars, joint projects, joint grants, and staff visits (the Mayor visited St. Paul's University).

Kericho County

Kericho County

Collaboration with Kericho county accords students in the College of Health Sciences an opportunity for Clinical placements.
This enhances Clinical teaching and learning.

Nakuru County

Nakuru County

Collaboration with Nakuru county accords students in the College of Health Sciences an opportunity for Clinical placements.
This enhances Clinical teaching and learning.