Ways to Partner with AAVA
We partner with universities in the Indo-Pacific region, and with organisations and individuals that are interested in working with us to advance our mission and who share our values.
For Universities
AAVA invites universities from the Indo-Pacific region to participate in our Academic Volunteer program.
Our volunteer opportunities are shaped and directed by our university partners. We make every effort to find the best, expert volunteers who embrace cultural and knowledge exchange, and are excited to have the opportunity to work in a different environment. If your university is interested in participating in our Academic Volunteer program, please reach out to us today.
Our Partner Universities
The University of the South Pacific
Established in 1968, the University of the South Pacific (USP) is one of only 10 supra-national universities in the world. The University is jointly owned by the governments of 12 member countries and has campuses across the region in the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Samoa.
Solomon Islands National University
Established in 2013, the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) champions the pursuit of knowledge, skills, academic inquiry and applied research to transform lives through higher education and training, inclusive of diverse communities, while providing relevant solutions for the Solomon Islands and the Pacific region.
German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology
The German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology (GMIT), was co-founded by German and Mongolian governments. GMIT began in 2013 with its first cohort of 35 students and graduated the first students in 2018.
As a state-owned university, GMIT's goal is to promote scientific teaching and research in the mining and environmental sector.
International Institute for Health Sciences
The International Institute for Health Sciences (IIHS) undertakes teaching and research in health care, predominantly nursing, for Sri Lankan students who can be employed globally. IIHS offers an international curriculum in partnership with universities in the United Kingdom and Australia. The university provides a world-class site to serve local and international communities with research, innovation and teaching.
University of the Western Cape (UWC)
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) was founded in 1960 is a prominent public research university located in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa. Home to more than 23,000 students, it is globally recognised for its strong academic programs, impactful research, and vital role in the country's sociopolitical history.
