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Formation1950
TypeNGO
HeadquartersParis, France
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
More than 650 members- Universities, higher education institutions & associations
Official language
French, English
President
Pam Fredman, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Executive General Secretary
Eva Egron-Polak
Main organ
General Assembly
AffiliationsUNESCO
WebsiteIAU Official website

The International Association of Universities (IAU) is a membership-led non-governmental organization working in the field of higher education. It comprises more than 650 higher education institutions and organizations in some 130 countries. IAU is an official partner of UNESCO. IAU is based in Paris and is located at the headquarters of UNESCO.

History

IAU was created under the auspices of UNESCO on the 9th of December 1950 during the International Conference of Universities in Nice. Its goal was and remains to encourage cooperation among institutions of higher education worldwide.

Mission, Values, Activities

MISSION & Vision

IAU aims at:

  • Promoting collaboration among its Members
  • Pursuing the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge
  • Advocating policy and practice that respect diversity and focus on equity and social responsibility
  • Acting as a forum for innovation, shared and mutual learning, and joint action


VALUES

IAU contributes to promote core values among its members and the wider higher education community including:

  • Academic freedom and institutional autonomy
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Equity, solidarity and cooperation
  • Quality in learning, research and outreach
  • University global responsibility towards all communities
  • Appreciation of diversity


ACTIVITIES

IAU focuses its work on four higher education priority themes:

  • Leadership
  • Internationalization
  • Sustainable Development
  • Information and Communications Technologies


IAU accomplishes its work through:

  • Expertise development & trends analysis
  • Publications & Specialized Portals
  • Advisory services
  • Training & Peer-to-Peer Learning
  • Knowledge sharing events
  • Global Advocacy & Representation

Governance

The governing bodies of the IAU are the General Assembly and the Administrative Board. The Secretariat implements the strategy adopted by the governing bodies.

Members

As of 1 January 2017, the International Association of Universities comprised more than 650 members (institutions, organizations, affiliates and associates) in some 130 countries around the world.

IAU Website, Social Media, and Specialized Portals


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