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.
| Abbreviation | IAJU |
|---|---|
| Formation | 11 July 2018 |
| Founder | Society of Jesus |
| Purpose | Organization of Jesuit higher education institutions |
| Headquarters | General Curia of the Society of Jesus Borgo S. Spirito 4, C.P. 6139, 00195 Roma-Prati, Italy |
| Coordinates | 41°54′4.9″N 12°27′38.2″E |
Chairman | Michael Garanzini, SJ |
Parent organization | Society of Jesus |
| Website | iaju |
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. It was established during an international assembly of Jesuit higher educational institutions at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain.
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."