Association of Arab Universities
Organization of universities in the Arab world
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The Association of Arab Universities (Arabic: إتحاد الجامعات العربية), also called the Union of Arab Universities (Arabic: تحاد الجامعات العربية), is an organization working within the framework of the Arab League. It is based in Amman, Jordan. The objective of the organization is to support and connect universities in the Arab world, and to enhance cooperation among them.
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| Abbreviation | AARU |
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| Formation | 1964[1] |
| Type | NGO[1] |
| Legal status | Association |
| Purpose | Educational |
| Headquarters | Amman, Jordan |
Region served | Arab League |
| Members | Universities, higher education associations with Arabic as an official language of study |
Official language | Arabic |
Main organ | General Assembly |
| Website | www.aaru.edu.jo |
