International Association of Universities
(1950; Paris; 18 staff; iau-aiu.net)

Is an “association of higher education institutions and university associations.” Currently, it has 650 members in 130 countries. It “partners with UNESCO and other international, regional, and national bodies active in higher education with the aim of building a Worldwide Higher Education Community.”

Priorities areas:

• Leadership
• Internationalization
• Sustainable Development
• Technology

Publications:

• e-Library
• Specialized portals
• HIGHLIGHTS:
  • World Higher Education Database (WHED) – “is the IAU unique online reference portal that provides authoritative information on some 19,800 accredited higher education institutions as well as on higher education systems and credentials in 196 countries and territories.”
  • IAU Lynx – is a monthly publication that provides a “wide range of information on higher education developments around the world and keeps you updated on the work of the International Association of Universities.”

Events:

• An online calendar of past and upcoming events.

Leadership: Hilligje van’t Land (Secretary-General and Executive Director), Pam Fredman (President)
Budget: $ 1 m (2019)