International Association of Jesuit Universities

The International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) is an association of higher education institutions run by the Society of Jesus. It was founded in 2018, upon the approval of Rev. Fr. Arturo Sosa SJ, Father General of the society. The current chair of the IAJU board is Fr. Michael Garanzini, SJ.

International Association of Jesuit Universities
AbbreviationIAJU
Formation11 July 2018 (2018-07-11)
PurposeOrganization of Jesuit higher education institutions
HeadquartersGeneral Curia of the Society of Jesus
Borgo S. Spirito 4, C.P. 6139, 00195 Roma-Prati, Italy
Coordinates41°54′4.9″N 12°27′38.2″E
Chairman
Michael Garanzini, SJ[1]
Parent organization
Society of Jesus
Websiteiaju.org

IAJU is "the international advisory and coordinating body to the Secretariat of Jesuit Higher Education and, through him, to Father General and his Assistants in matters related to higher education and the intellectual apostolate," according to its charter.[2] It was established during an international assembly of Jesuit higher educational institutions at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain.[3]

IAJU is part of the Jesuits' higher education apostolate, and its main mission is to "contribute to the progress" of the said apostolate to "promote the development of a more just and humane world for the greater honor and glory of God."

Membership
See also: List of Jesuit educational institutions

Members of the IAJU come from the six educational associations[4] representing geographical areas where the Society of Jesus operates. These include more than 200 Jesuit-run higher education institutions in more than 50 countries.[5]

Notes
  1. "IAJU Board". International Association of Jesuit Universities. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  2. "Inauguration of International Association of Jesuit Universities - Bilbao". General Curia of the Jesuits. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  3. "AJCU Presidents Attend Launch of International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU)". Educate Magis. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  4. "IAJU Members". International Association of Jesuit Universities. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  5. "Higher Education - Jesuits". Society of Jesus. Retrieved May 2, 2020.

References
  • International Association of Jesuit Universities
  • IAJU charter
  • Deusto Assembly 2018 official website
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