About Us
For more than 40 years, AIEA has been the home of international education leadership. It’s where international education leaders connect with each other, their counterparts around the world, and organizations concerned with the shaping and management of international higher education.
“The resources and connections provided by AIEA have been crucial to my professional growth. AIEA is more than a professional association; it’s a driver of change and leadership in international education.”
Our Story
Powering Collaboration Across Borders
The Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), founded in 1982, is the only membership organization dedicated to international education leadership. Our members include leaders and changemakers from across the international education sector, united by a shared commitment to shaping the future of global education.
AIEA convenes international education leaders from around the world to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and engage with organizations influencing international higher education. Through collaboration, shared strategy, and collective advocacy, AIEA empowers its members to amplify their impact and advance the field.
Members
Countries Represented
Years Empowering Leaders
Members
Countries Represented
Years Empowering Leaders
Shaping the Future of Global Education
Hear from AIEA leaders and members as they share their vision for a more globally connected future and how AIEA helps make it possible. Video created thanks to a generous partnership with CulturaGo.
“I am incredibly grateful that AIEA impacted my role as an SIO to be fast-tracked as a practitioner and as a leader to establish and implement strategies to engage local, regional, and global partners, and other phases of the internationalisation agenda in higher education.”
Mission
The Association of International Education Administrators is a member organization that equips leaders to shape the future of higher education in a global context.
Vision
AIEA advances strategic transformational approaches to internationalization of higher education; empowers those who lead such efforts; convenes global conversation on key issues; and partners with other organizations as around the world to develop sustainable and forward-looking perspectives.
Values
Ethical and Innovative Leadership: AIEA members are guided by respect for the dignity and rights of one another, and operate on the principles of civility, integrity, and professionalism to advance the internationalization of higher education and to make meaningful contributions to society.
Equity and Inclusive Excellence: AIEA members adhere to the tenets of fairness and reciprocity to integrate diverse voices in developing the strategy, policies, practices, and structures of higher education in a global context.
Curiosity and Respect: AIEA members recognize and value the benefit in learning from one another’s experience and expertise and are willing to engage in the free exchange of ideas through dialogue and collaboration.
Statement passed by the AIEA Board of Directors, February 2020
AIEA is a Proud Signatory of the CANIE Accord
As a proud signatory of the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE) Accord, we are committed to advancing climate action and leading our sector toward a more sustainable future. We’ve pledged to take direct, measurable action to lower our carbon footprint, reduce travel emissions, and embed sustainability into our everyday operations because we believe exploring the world shouldn’t come at the cost of harming it. By aligning our practices with global climate goals, we are doing our part to protect the environment while helping the next generation of global citizens build a brighter, cleaner future.
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AIEA Membership
Wherever you are in your leadership journey, welcome home.
We welcome international education leaders from around the world and across sectors, including:
- Educational institutions
- Government entities
- Non-governmental organizations
- Companies
- Individuals
- and more
AIEA convenes conversations around international education leadership and strategy. Anyone who wants to be a part of these conversations is invited to learn more about joining our thriving membership community.
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