ACU
Established in 1913, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is the oldest inter-university network in the world. Today ACU combines the expertise and reputation of over ninety years' experience with new and innovative programmes designed to meet the needs of universities in the 21st century.
Over 500 institutions in 37 countries are currently in membership and ACU is expanding to be fully representative of the range of public and private universities throughout the Commonwealth. ACU's universities share Commonwealth values, including freedom of expression, a common language and many similarities in organisation and management. The Association forms an extensive network to facilitate internationalisation and share problems, solutions and best practice across a variety of higher education environments. As higher education becomes ever more international, the benefits of membership of the ACU are now greater than at any time in its hundred-year history.
Over 500 institutions in 37 countries are currently in membership and ACU is expanding to be fully representative of the range of public and private universities throughout the Commonwealth. ACU's universities share Commonwealth values, including freedom of expression, a common language and many similarities in organisation and management. The Association forms an extensive network to facilitate internationalisation and share problems, solutions and best practice across a variety of higher education environments. As higher education becomes ever more international, the benefits of membership of the ACU are now greater than at any time in its hundred-year history.
06.04.09 - ProfessorJohn Tarrant, Secretary General, ACU
“The Association of Commonwealth Universities is delighted to be a partner in this exciting initiative. The demand for higher education is growing rapidly alongside a rising appreciation of its importance to both individuals and to national economies and societies. Our member universities are rising to the challenge in a great variety of innovative ways and the summit provides an excellent opportunity to share experiences and to benchmark performance against other education leaders.” Professor John Tarrant, Secretary General, ACU
