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One voice for every university.
Who WUF is, what it stands for, and where it comes from.
Who we are
WUF at a glanceThe Global Voice of Universities, on one page.
The REACT mandateRepresent, Empower, Advocate, Celebrate, Transform.
What we stand forSix commitments, from ecosystem over elitism to local and global stewardship.
Independent by designTrusted because it belongs to no one.
Our story
From the FounderA letter from Prof. Bassem Khafagy, Founder and Secretary General.
Our storyFrom 2018 to a permanent home for the world's universities.
Two headquartersSan Diego, California, and Antalya, Türkiye: a bridge between North and South.
Media and brandLogo, seal, fact sheet and documents for the press.
The scale we serve
35,000+universities
200+countries
260+ millionstudents
15+ millionacademics
More than 80 percent of the world's universities have never had a seat at the global table.WUF at a glance
Our Work
The agenda behind the voice.
What WUF works for, across every part of university life.
The agenda
Re-Imagine the UniversityThe agenda WUF brings to the global table.
The six shiftsFrom knowledge provider to cultivator of wisdom, and five more shifts for the decades ahead.
Five areas of workAcademic diplomacy, data and intelligence, innovation and technology, inclusive leadership, resilience and continuity.
Who we serveUniversity leadership, policy and public bodies, industry and investment, students and society.
The fourteen domains
Excellence in Education
Innovative Research
Sustainable and Smart Campus
Staff and Student Empowerment
Leadership and Academic Development
Total Quality
Creative Collaboration
Effective Recruitment
Higher Academic Ranking
AI and Digital Transformation
Smart Academic Publishing
Financials and Budgeting
Smart and Strategic Governance
University Influence
Toward 2040The questions only universities can answer together.What kind of graduates will humanity need? Which ethical lines must hold in an age of powerful technologies?Read the agenda
Initiatives
What WUF is building.
Four initiatives of the World Universities Foundation.
International Day of UniversitiesOne day for every university. 7 November, every year.
Antalya University DeclarationA universal declaration on the future of the university.
State of Universities Annual ReportWhere the world's universities stand, and where they must go.
The Authors' CornerWhere the ideas shaping higher education meet the leaders shaping universities.
All initiatives
Events
Working parliaments, not passive conferences.
Where the world's universities meet, decide and act.
Flagships
FC27 · WUF Founders' Council 27Re-Imagine University · Antalya, Türkiye · 26 to 29 January 2027. Take your seat.
World Summit on UniversitiesAntalya, Türkiye · 7 to 12 November 2027.
Smart University Forum25 to 28 April 2027.
How WUF convenes
Seven formatsSummits, forums, action labs, exhibitions, partnership meetings, digital roundtables and award evenings.
CalendarEvery WUF gathering, by date and region.
Your seat at the tableEvery member has a place in WUF gatherings.Members of the World University Family take part in WUF gatherings and digital roundtables.Membership
FC27
Publications
What WUF publishes.
Documents, reports and ideas for the future of the university.
Read
The WUF LibraryThe Foundation's documents, from An Introduction to WUF to the initiative briefs.
PerspectivesEssays and notes on the future of the university.
Reports
State of Universities Annual ReportSUAR27, the founding edition, 2027.
Shop
The WUF ShopReports, books and documents, digital and in print.
Document 03Re-Imagine the University.The agenda behind the voice: six shifts and five steps any leadership team can begin with.Read it now
Membership
The World University Family.
Every university, every region, every stakeholder.
Take your seat
Membership at a glanceOne family, open to every university and every stakeholder.
What every member receivesOne family, shared benefits.
How to joinFive simple steps.
FeesThe current fee for each role.
Questions members askClear answers.
Six ways to take your seat
DelegatesAny university in the world. A full seat, through contribution, with no fee.
AmbassadorsUniversities that take a leading part in every region.
ConvenersAssociations, networks, public bodies and NGOs.
SponsorsCompanies that back the family and its work.
LiaisonsSmaller companies, education technology firms and innovators.
FellowsLeaders, academics, experts and thinkers. Open to all, approved by WUF.
Your seat is waitingWhatever the size of your university, there is a seat for it at this table.Take Your Seat, the membership document, explains every role.Download the document

Who we are
Our story
The agenda
The fourteen domains
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Flagships
How WUF convenes
- Seven formats
- Calendar
FC27
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- Perspectives
Reports
- State of Universities Annual Report
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- The WUF Shop
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About

WUF at a glance
The REACT mandate
What we stand for
Independent by design
From the Founder
Two headquarters
Media and brand

Our Work

Re-Imagine the University
The six shifts
Five areas of work
Who we serve
The fourteen domains

Initiatives

International Day of Universities
Antalya University Declaration
State of Universities Annual Report
The Authors' Corner

Events

FC27 · WUF Founders' Council 27
World Summit on Universities
Smart University Forum
Seven formats
Calendar

Publications

The WUF Library
Perspectives
State of Universities Annual Report
The WUF Shop

Membership

Membership at a glance
Six ways to take your seat
How to join
Fees

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