Southern African Regional Universities Association SARUA

The Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) is a membership-based organization that comprises universities and higher education institutions in the southern African region. It was established in 2005 to enhance the capacity of higher education institutions in the region and promote collaboration among member institutions.

SARUA's main objectives are to:
a) Foster collaboration among member institutions in research, teaching and community engagement;
b) Advocate for the importance of higher education in the development of the region;
c) Promote the mobility of students, academics and researchers among member institutions;
d) Encourage the development of high-quality academic programs and curricula;
e) Promote the sharing of best practices and resources among member institutions;
f) Facilitate networking opportunities among member institutions.

SARUA's membership includes universities and higher education institutions from 15 countries in southern Africa, including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi, among others. The association is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for setting its strategic direction and overseeing its activities.

Organization Name

Southern African Regional Universities Association

Acronym

SARUA

Year of Establishment

1/01/2005

Control Type

Private

Entity Type

Non-Profit

Geo Focus and Coverage

International

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Affiliations or Memberships

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Number of Member Universities or Accredited Institutions

57

Address

Room 110, Marang Block, Wits Education Campus, 27 St Andrews Road, Parktown
Johannesburg
2193 Gauteng South Africa

Phone

+27 (11) 717 3952

Fax

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