International Association of Universities

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Internationalization

  • Since 2003, IAU has undertaken and published Global Surveys on internationalization of higher education providing unique data on trends and developments in the field. As internationalization grows in importance, data and analysis on on the rationales that motivate universities,...
  • The IAU offers the Internationalization Strategies Advisory Service (ISAS) to institutional leaders and teams interested in developing or reviewing their internationalization policy, strategy and various programs. ISAS is available to all HEIs, though IAU Members pay a reduced...
  • In mid-2011, IAU created an International Ad hoc Expert Group focusing on Re-thinking the internationalization process and practices. Bringing together a growing number of scholars and practitioners who are questioning the current developments in internationalization, the ad...
  • From its unique stand point as a global assocaition of institutions and organizations of higher education, IAU has developed advocacy positions on key issues including on internationalization, adopting two distinct Policy Statements in 2000 and in 2004. These Statements...