Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning
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 the ASAIHL Secretary-General is Dr Ninnat Olanvoravuth of Chulalongkorn University.[2]
Members
    
As of 2020, ASAIL has 246 member institutions from 25 countries.[3]
| Country | Number of Member Institutions | 
|---|---|
| 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 | 
| Viet Nam | 2 | 
| Timor-Leste | 1 | 
| Australia | 18 | 
| Belgium | 1 | 
| Canada | 2 | 
| Japan | 5 | 
| New Zealand | 5 | 
| Taiwan | 1 | 
| UK | 1 | 
| USA | 7 | 
Founders
    
- Sir Nicholas Attygalle, University of Ceylon
- Air Marshal Muni M. Vejyant Rangshrisht, Chulalongkorn University
- Dr Lindsay Ride, University of Hong Kong
- Prof Bahder Djohan, University of Indonesia
- Sir Sydney Caine, University of Malaya
- Dr Vidal A. Tan, University of the Philippines Diliman
- Dr Htin Aung, University of Rangoon
- Prof Nguyễn Quang Trình, National University of Vietnam[4]
References
    
- "Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)". Union of International Associations (UIA). Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- "Contact US". Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL). Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- "ASAIHL Members". ASAIHL. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- "Founding Fathers". Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL). Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
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