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 53 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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17,000 students are benefiting from the expertise of leading ACU member universities across east Africa, thanks to the Partnership for Enhanced and Blended Learning (PEBL).
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On Monday 2 December, friends and supporters of the CSFP gathered to celebrate 60 years of achievement at a reception kindly hosted by the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in London, UK.
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The inaugural workshop in the Commonwealth Futures series took place at Cumberland Lodge, UK, from 1-3 December 2019 on the theme ‘Commonwealth Futures: Youth Perspectives’.
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None of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) identified in the UN Agenda 2030 can be achieved without the contribution of higher education and research.
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This November has provided some grounds for optimism for both UNESCO and for international higher education.
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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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This event will provide an opportunity for senior academic staff and emerging researchers to explore innovative approaches to professional development and collaboration.
This week-long programme of lectures, field trips, and group project work, will focus on the theme of 'The Migration generation? Climate, youth and refugees'.
The HR in HE Community conference will focus on the theme of Universities in a Changing World: Challenges and Opportunities for HR. For the first time, it will take place in India.
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.
