About IARU

IARU is a network of eleven universities from nine countries, working together to promote academic excellence, drive research innovation, support sustainability, and address global challenges through shared initiatives.

IARU’s shared values define its global mission. Since its founding, these principles have guided collaboration among leading research universities, fostering academic excellence and international partnership.

IARU consists of eleven leading research universities from nine countries, committed to a global vision, collaboration, and academic excellence.

 

IARU advances its mission through a series of strategic initiatives focused on research, education, and institutional collaborations.

 

The Chair and Secretariat rotate every two years. The Chair fosters collaboration and guides joint initiatives. The Secretariat manages administration, communications, events, and finances.

IARU holds regular meetings for its Presidents, Senior Officers, and Working Committees. These meetings shape the Alliance’s direction and foster collaboration across member universities.