The Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) is a non-governmental organization (NGO). Its aim is to assist member institutions to strengthen themselves through mutual self-help to achieve distinction in teaching, research, and public service, thereby contributing to their respective nations and beyond.[1] Established in Bangkok in January 1955, it is one of the oldest regional organizations in Southeast Asia. As of 2016[update] the ASAIHL Secretary-General is Ninnat Olanvoravuth of Chulalongkorn University.[2]
As of 2020, ASAIHL has 246 member institutions from 25 countries.[3]
Country | Number of Member Institutions |
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Brunei | 1 |
Cambodia | 5 |
France | 3 |
Hong Kong | 9 |
India | 1 |
Indonesia | 41 |
Iran | 24 |
Malaysia | 22 |
Myanmar | 1 |
Philippines | 48 |
Poland | 1 |
Singapore | 2 |
Sri Lanka | 3 |
Thailand | 40 |
Vietnam | 2 |
East Timor | 1 |
Australia | 18 |
Belgium | 1 |
Canada | 2 |
Japan | 5 |
New Zealand | 5 |
Taiwan | 1 |
UK | 1 |
USA | 7 |