Savannakhet University is one of five public University in Laos P.D.R. It was inauguration and established on 27^th March 2009, the founding ceremony was led by the Prime Minister of Lao P.D.R. SKU OFFERS: 38 Bachelor degree programs and 2 Master degree programs. SKU Development is aligned with the socio-economic  development strategy of the 3 provinces (Savannakhet, Khammouane and Bolikhamxay). It provide equal access to higher education for both the urban and rural people, in particular, underprivileged people from rural and remote area.

SKU-IRO have roles and responsibilities as follow:

1. Planning for collaboration with foreign partners and international organizations aiming to get aided and shared academic and technical cooperation.
2. Creating and adapting international cooperation legislation associated with university level.
3. Preparing the themes and contexts for meeings, contracts, agreements and memorandum of understanding amongs SKU and propective partners.
4. Coordinating with internal and external scholarship donors.
5. Request for official approval for staff and students who have mission abroad and welcoming delegation from foreign partners.
6. Faciliatating for and coordinating with foreign expacts, volunteers, trainers and sporters who have missions or attend semninars or training or competition in Laos, etc.