The directorate of linkages and international programmes was set up in 2012, which is meant to be the gateway of the world to SEKU. The directorate has the following mandates, to;
- Develop, implement, evaluate and review linkages and international affairs policy
- Coordinate local and international industrial attachments and extension
- Be responsible for the welfare of external/international visiting staff and occasional/exchange staff/students while at the university
- Assist in travel arrangements for the university teaching staff/students as well as visiting scholars and occasional students
- Coordinate external activities by university staff/students visiting other institutions /universities locally and internationally
- Draft negotiations leading to the signing of memorandum of understanding (MoUs) links/or aid/research agreements and scrutinizing the same before they are executed
- Receive, review progress reports periodically submitted to the donor under the terms of the MoU/agreement and recommending renewals or otherwise
- Ensure compliance by the benefiting departments and their international counterparts with the terms of the MoU and agreements
- Keep records and updating of all links and agreements the University has with International Universities/ Organizations
- Process all linkage and cooperation MoUs for signing by the Vice-Chancellor after approval by the senate
- Undertake any other linkages and International Affairs matters as may be referred by the University Management Board, Senate or the Council from time to time.
- So far a number of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed between various organizations (both local and international) with SEKU.