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International Association of Universities
zone of influence
Abbreviation	IAU
Motto	For a worldwide higher education community
Formation	1950
Type	NGO
Legal status	Association
Purpose/focus	Educational
Headquarters	Paris, France
Region served	Worldwide
Membership	Universities, higher education associations
Official languages	French, English
Executive General Secretary	Eva Egron-Polak
Main organ	General Assembly
Website	www.iau-aiu.net

The International Association of Universities (IAU) is the UNESCO-based worldwide association of higher education institutions. It brings together institutions and organisations from some 150 countries^[1] for "reflection and action on common concerns and collaborates with various international, regional and national bodies active in higher education"^[2].

IAU is based in Paris, France and located at the headquarters of UNESCO. However, it is an independent organization.

Leadership

In 2008, the General Assembly of IAU elected Juan Ramon de la Fuente, former Rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico as its President, for the 2008-2012 term.

The General Executive Secretary is Eva Egron-Polak, former International Vice President at the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.

References

1. ^ The updated list of IAU members can be consulted at http://www.iau-aiu.net/members_friends/index.html
2. ^ The complete Mission Statement is available at http://www.iau-aiu.net/association/index.html

External links

• Directory of IAU's Member Institutions
• International Association of Universities Database of universities worldwide
• A Statement on Behalf of Higher Education Institutions Worldwide Developed by CHEA, the American Council on Education (ACE), the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and the International Association of Universities (IAU).