The National Academy for International Education is a mission-driven learned society. Its membership consists of distinguished scholar-practitioners and thought leaders actively engaged in shaping international education within the postsecondary context. Membership is invitational and strives for diversity of perspective, institutional type, and nationality. The Academy is a dynamic learning community and think tank, which:

• Pools member expertise to gather broad-based data and information; provide critical analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges; and produce accessible scholarship and content to inform policy and practice.
• Supports and provides engaged learning opportunities for current and emerging leaders in the field through events, symposia, conference sessions, and networking opportunities.
• Advocates for the importance of international  education to a variety of audiences, in order to make international education a profoundly positive force in an increasingly interconnected world.

Mission Statement

The Academy aims to shape and advance international higher education in ways that address global challenges and collaborate to build a more peaceful and sustainable world.

Core Values

The Academy prioritizes the following principles in carrying out its work.

• International education’s potential to be a positive force
• Access to global learning for all
• Collaboration
• Intellectual breadth
• Pushing the boundaries of knowledge