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Vertex International University has announced the signing of an academic partnership agreement with Al-Bahri University in the Republic of Sudan, in a new strategic step that reflects the university’s progressive direction toward consolidating its leadership in the field of online higher education across the Middle East and the Arab world. This agreement further underscores the growing trust that Vertex International University has earned from academic and scientific institutions, particularly those with a longstanding history and impactful contributions to students and the academic community, including Al-Bahri University.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior leadership from both institutions. Vertex International University was represented by Professor Mohammed Jaber, President of the University, while Al-Bahri University was represented by Professor Hatim Rahmat Allah Mohammed Ahmed, President of the University. The agreement was signed in the Republic of Türkiye during an official institutional meeting that reflects the seriousness of the collaboration and the mutual commitment of both parties to developing a sustainable academic partnership with an international dimension.
This partnership falls within Vertex International University’s vision of building a cross-border academic collaboration ecosystem, based on the integration of advanced online education models and the institutional expertise of public universities that play a central role in advancing higher education and serving local communities. The agreement also reflects the university’s commitment to strengthening its regional presence through collaboration with active universities that have played influential academic and national roles.
Bahri University: Established in Response to a National Context to Fulfill a Noble Educational Purpose
Bahri University is one of Sudan’s public universities, established in 2011 in response to a specific national and educational circumstance aimed at addressing the situation of Sudanese students who had been studying at universities in South Sudan prior to secession. The university was founded to bridge the gap in higher education opportunities that arose following the relocation of southern universities to the Republic of South Sudan, and to ensure the continuity of the academic paths of thousands of students whose education had been disrupted by these transformations.
Located in Khartoum Bahri City, in Khartoum State, Bahri University is a public institution comprising seventeen colleges and offering instruction in both Arabic and English. It is a member of the Association of Arab Universities and has, since its establishment, played a significant role in accommodating large numbers of students and delivering diverse academic programs that meet the needs of Sudanese society while aligning with higher education requirements.
A Shared Ethical Dimension and a Noble Academic Vision Between the Two Universities
This agreement is grounded in a profound ethical and academic dimension shared by both institutions. Bahri University emerged in an exceptional context with the aim of restoring educational justice to students whose academic journeys were interrupted by circumstances beyond their control, transforming challenge into a genuine educational opportunity. This aligns closely with the vision of Vertex International University, which is founded on providing access to higher education for students whose personal or general circumstances prevent them from continuing their studies within traditional models.
Vertex University adopts a modern educational philosophy that leverages digital transformation, advanced e-learning technologies, and contemporary communication tools to deliver a flexible, high-quality educational experience accessible to students across diverse environments and conditions. This approach has enabled the university to establish itself as a leader in electronic higher education, continuously striving to keep pace with global technological and scientific advancements.
Through academic partnerships with established and influential public universities such as Bahri University, Vertex University reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the role of higher education as a tool for empowerment and educational equity, and to building cooperative models that contribute to knowledge development, expand learning opportunities, and serve both students and the broader academic community.
Enhancing Vertex’s Prestigious Standing and Reaffirming Its Leadership in Electronic Higher Education
Vertex International University continues its journey with confident and accelerated steps toward consolidating its position as one of the leading institutions in electronic higher education, guided by a clear strategic vision rooted in academic quality, technological innovation, and openness to impactful institutional partnerships. The university continuously seeks to develop its academic programs and modernize its educational models in line with global transformations in knowledge and labor market demands, ensuring an integrated educational experience that combines flexibility with academic rigor.
This orientation reflects Vertex University’s commitment to being an active partner in shaping the future of higher education in the region, by building an educational ecosystem that places the student at the center and equips them with the tools for academic and professional excellence. Through a strategic expansion of cooperation with distinguished academic and professional institutions, and the adoption of the latest e-learning technologies, the university works to open broader horizons for its students and graduates, enhance their competitiveness and success at both regional and international levels, reinforce confidence in its educational outcomes, and strengthen its sustainable leadership role.
