About ACU

Established in 1913 and with over 500 member institutes across more than 50 commonwealth countries, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is the world's oldest international network of universities established with the objective to promote and support excellence in higher education for the benefit of individuals and societies throughout the commonwealth and beyond. Its mission is to build a better world through higher education and values include Quality, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, & Inclusion.

The Strategic Priorities of ACU includes:

- To champion the power of higher education to improve lives
- To support the long-term vitality of universities
- To engage and connect universities across borders, and promote collaboration among them
- To deliver educational opportunities that make a positive and lasting difference
- To uphold the ACU's reputation for excellence and demonstrate its impact