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

The IAUP is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) holding the highest (ECOSOC) consultation rights at the United Nations and formal consultation rights with UNESCO.

The founding fathers of the IAUP were university leaders from the United States, South Korea, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Liberia. They came together in 1964 to discuss the creation of a worldwide organization that would facilitate communication among higher education leaders from various countries, promoting friendship and collaboration between them. The inaugural IAUP conference was held in Oxford, England, in June 1965, with the participation of about 120 representatives of universities from 21 countries. Over the years, the IAUP has contributed to the strengthening of the international mission and quality of education of its member institutions and has grown to become an association of several hundred members from nearly 100 countries.

The Founder, and Chairman of the Board of Sias University, Dr. Shawn Chen, is the IAUP Treasurer and President-Elect, and a member of the Board of Directors. Sias joined the IAUP in 2010.

IAUP Website

Sias hosts 2nd Joint AUAP-IAUP International Conference

AUAP-IAUP Conf. Closing & Sias’ 20th Anniv. Celebrations