The Association of Commonwealth Universities is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.
International collaboration is central to this ambition: by bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them – the ACU helps to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.
The ACU champions higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting its members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.
The Commonwealth is a powerful network of 54 countries, working together to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. These countries share a history, language, and institutional structures, which paves the way for collaboration and partnership.
The Commonwealth is a living laboratory for change, and a network with great potential – two-thirds of its population of 2.4 billion people are under the age of 30.
The ACU has over 500 member universities in 50 countries across the Commonwealth. 66% of our members are in low and middle income countries, and 5% are in small states.
Our network covers over 10 million students and more than 1 million academic and professional staff.
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships are a unique opportunity to study for a two-years Master’s at leading ACU member universities across the Commonwealth.
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A new partnership between the ACU and the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) will help deepen the already significant relationships between universities and businesses.
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Evelina Vardanyan writes about the Gender Summit 5 Africa 2015, Quality research and innovation through equality, focused on poverty alleviation and economic empowerment through scientific research.
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The second Commonwealth Futures workshop brought 28 student leaders to India, to explore Gandhian principles, challenge perceptions, share knowledge and develop tools to build social cohesion.
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Find out what happened when academics, policymakers and government officials from across the globe came together to share best practice and develop ways to work in partnership to address the SDGs.
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Ahmednur Ali reflects on his experience at the first Commonwealth Futures workshop, where the diversity of voices broadened his horizons and influenced his approach to policy design.
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Connecting universities across the Commonwealth to develop solutions to climate change.
Addressing critical academic staff shortages using quality assured, credit-bearing degree courses delivered through blended learning.
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Hosted by Durban University of Technology, South Africa, the third Commonwealth Futures workshop will explore common challenges relating to violence and nonviolence faced by students across the globe.
This event will provide an opportunity for senior academic staff and emerging researchers to explore innovative approaches to professional development and collaboration.
The inaugural ACU Peace and Reconciliation Network Conference will be taking place at Stellenbosch University, South Africa from 9-12 June 2020.
Becoming a member of the ACU means joining a vibrant global community of universities with a shared commitment to work together for the common good.
With more than 500 member universities across 50 countries, our membership reflects the diversity of the Commonwealth itself.
