Who we are

APAIE aims to connect Asia-Pacific higher education organisations with the rest of the world, and devotes itself to the principles of mutual respect, diversity and collective progress.

As a registered not-for-profit organisation in Australia, APAIE follows applicable Australian law and the regulations of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). APAIE’s Constitution aligns with ASIC guidelines and governs how the Advisory Council runs the Association.

Our background

In 2004 APAIE was established in Seoul, South Korea, by a Founding Board consisting of representatives of 13 universities. Since 2017 the APAIE Secretariat has operated from Melbourne, Australia, and the Advisory Council has 21 member institutions from across the Asia-Pacific region.

Welcome from our President

“It is a privilege to be part of APAIE, embracing such a diverse region with an array of cultures, histories, perspectives, and experiences. It is an honour to have the opportunity to share this richness with the global higher education community through established and emerging APAIE events and collaborations.”

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A/Prof Dr Mohd Ariffin bin ABU HASSAN
APAIE President
Director, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

APAIE 2027
Conference and Exhibition

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21-25 March 2027
Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) 

Upcoming Events

In-person

Strengthening Global Engagement in Vietnamese Higher Education

APAIE is pleased to deliver a face-to-face professional development initiative in Ho Chi Minh City, in collaboration with Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training and the British Council, with the support of APAIE's sponsor, ETIO.

APAIE Regional Dialogue Series 2026: Sponsorship Prospectus

APAIE is pleased to invite organisations across the international education ecosystem to support the APAIE Regional Dialogue Series 2026, a curated set of nine online sessions delivered throughout the year, each focused on developments in a specific region within the international higher education landscape.

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