International Association of University Presidents

The International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) is an association of university chief executives from higher education institutions around the world. The IAUP was founded in 1964 in Oxford. Membership is limited to those individuals who serve as presidents, rectors or vice-chancellors at regionally accredited colleges or universities.

The primary purpose is to strengthen the international mission and quality of education of higher education institutions around the world.

It is a Non-Governmental Organization holding the highest (ECOSOC) consultation rights at the United Nations and formal consultation rights with UNESCO. It is headquartered in the United Nations Plaza in New York City. IAUP counts about 120 Universities' representatives from 21 countries.

IAUP is a founding member of the World University Consortium, a major initiative of the World Academy of Art and Science to design a global system of higher education attuned to emerging opportunities and challenges.

The association hosts a gathering of chief executive officers from universities around the world every three years.

The IAUP was founded in 1964 by university leaders from the United States, South Korea, Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Liberia. The inaugural conference took place in June 1965 in Oxford, England.

IAUP's mission includes providing a worldwide vision of higher education, sponsoring effective networking between university leaders, and promoting peace and international understanding through education.

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