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IAU and WUA Launch Key Activities for UNESCO-Supported Internationalization Programme
The International Association of Universities (IAU) has officially launched the implementation phase of its UNESCO Participation Programme project, "Promoting Equitable and Inclusive Internationalization at Universities in Africa," in partnership with the Women’s University in Africa (WUA).
HEIAS Expert Site Visit to Toyo University
From June 30 to July 2, 2025, The IAU concluded a three-day HEIAS (Higher Education Internationalization Assessment Service) site visit at Toyo University in Japan. The visit focused on evaluating the university’s progress in achieving comprehensive internationalization and enhancing global engagement across the entire institution.
FAUBAI 2025: Towards Equitable and Sustainable Partnerships
The International Association of Universities (IAU) took part in the 2025 Conference of FAUBAI – the Brazilian Association for International Education – held in Brazil. The event gathered higher education leaders, scholars, and internationalization professionals from across Latin America and around the world to reflect on the evolving role of international education in addressing shared global challenges
EAIE-IAU Internationalisation Leadership Dialogue
Internationalisation and global engagement in higher education are complex and constantly evolving phenomena, the approaches to which vary widely depending on institutional, national and regional contexts. What is similar across contexts, however, is the turbulent environment in which higher education institutions operate. Indeed, today’s unprecedented era of polycrisis presents significant challenges and opportunities for carrying forward effective and transformational internationalisation strategies. It thus requires energised and empowered senior internationalisation leaders.
Empowering Youth as the Changemakers of Society
The 2025 Erasmus Generation Meeting (EGM) in Ancona was a moment of full-circle reflection and renewed commitment for the International Association of Universities (IAU). Representing the Association, Giorgio Marinoni, IAU Manager for Higher Education and Internationalization, addressed an audience of hundreds of young leaders at one of Erasmus Student Network’s (ESN) largest annual events.
HEIAS Grant Winner: University of Petra, Jordan
Each year the IAU reserves a budget to cover one of the HEIAS programmes for one IAU Member HEI. The HEIAS grant covers the full fee of the service; the institution will only have to cover the travel and subsistence costs (accommodation and meals) of the members of the expert panel.
HEIAS at Toyo University, Japan
Following the successful launch of the Higher Education Internationalization Advisory Services programme (HEIAS) at the IAU 2024 International Conference in Tokyo, Japan at Sophia University, the IAU is pleased to announce that Toyo University will be the first higher education institution to participate in the HEIAS programme.
HEIAS Annual Grant
Each year the IAU reserves a budget to cover one of the HEIAS programmes for one IAU Member HEI. The grant will cover the full fee of the service; the institution will only have to cover the travel and subsistence costs (accommodation and meals) of the members of the expert panel.
UNESCO Participation Programme: Promoting Equitable and Inclusive Internationalization at Universities in Africa
The International Association of Universities (IAU) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant under the UNESCO Participation Programme for a new initiative titled "Promoting Equitable and Inclusive Internationalization at Universities in Africa." This project underscores IAU’s long-standing commitment to supporting higher education institutions in developing inclusive and contextually grounded internationalization strategies.
A new kind of internationalisation to help achieve SDGs
“A new kind of internationalisation to help achieve SDGs” was published by on University World News on 4 November 2023. It was written by Isabel Toman, IAU Programme Officer for HESD, Giorgio Marinoni, IAU Manager for Internationalization, and Margaret Harris, IAU Communications and Media Officer.
Introducing the Latest IAU Programme: HEIAS
The International Association of Universities is pleased to launch its newest programme of work under the internationalization thematic priority area: HEIAS. This programme expands on the foundation laid by the original IAU ISAS and ISAS 2.0 programmes, which were created to support higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing, reviewing, and enhancing their internationalization strategies.
Launch Event: 6th IAU Global Survey on Internationalization
The IAU 6th Global Survey on the Internationalization of Higher Education received responses from 722 higher education institutions (HEIs) in 110 countries and territories. The resulting survey report analyses the findings in order to present both global and regional trends. Furthermore, the report compares current findings with data from the IAU’s previous Global Surveys on Internationalization in order to explore long-term changes occurring in the internationalization field. Discover first results of the survey here.
IAU 2024 International Conference
In today’s dynamic and ever-evolving global landscape, universities find themselves navigating heightened complexity and uncertainty. Institutions and their leaders are increasingly compelled to adapt swiftly to a diverse range of expectations. Against this backdrop, this conference highlights the pivotal role of values, exploring how they provide universities with guidance for decision-making, ethical conduct, and meaningful engagement. Furthermore, conference sessions will assess the extent to which these values are used to address the grand challenges encountered by societies.
European Specificities: Reflections from the 6th IAU Global Survey
“European specificities: reflections from the 6th IAU Global Survey” was published by the European Association for International Education on 2 April 2024. It was written by Giorgio Marinoni, IAU Manager for Internationalization, and Margaret Harris, IAU Communications and Media Officer.
Student mobility – How to bridge the research-practice gap
The creation of bridges among researchers and practitioners, and between research and practice, in the field of international student mobility (ISM) is as urgent as it is complex and necessitates targeted action. In fact, while knowledge is available, it often does not reach practitioners nor policymakers.
Present and Future of the Internationalization of Higher Education: Insights from the Sixth IAU Global Survey
“Present and Future of Internationalization of Higher Education: Insights from the Sixth IAU Global Survey” was published in the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College’s Journal “International Higher Education” in March 2024. It was written by Giorgio Marinoni, IAU Manager for Internationalization, Hilligje van’t Land, IAU Secretary General, and Hans de Wit, IAU Senior Fellow.
IAU Interviewed | Global Citizenship Education Interview Series
IAU Manager for Internationalization Giorgio Marinoni was interviewed on 3 October 2023 by Dr Emiliano Bosio as part of his Global Citizenship Education Interview Series. During the interview, the two discussed global citizenship and internationalization in higher education. Giorgio highlighted the findings of the IAU Global Survey series on the Internaitonalization of Higher Education.
Are North American HE institutions truly globally engaged?
Internationalisation of higher education is a concept that has been theorised and debated mainly by scholars coming from the so-called Global North and, among them, scholars from North America occupy a prominent place. Many North American higher education institutions occupy first place in international rankings and the United States is the first destination country of international students around the world, while Canada is the third.
Survey Closed: 6th IAU Global Survey on Internationalization of Higher Education
The sixth edition of the Global Survey on Internationalization of Higher Education: the Future of the Internationalization of Higher Education is now closed.
Online Diploma on the Management of Higher Education Internationalization
In collaboration with the UNESCO Chair for Internationalization of Higher Education and Global Citizenship of the University of Guadalajara, the IAU is pleased to launch an online diploma on the Management of Higher Education Internationalization.