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.
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 Ninnat Olanvoravuth of Chulalongkorn University.
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Members
As of 2025, ASAIHL has 263 member institutions from 27 countries.
Founders
Sir Nicholas Attygalle, University of Ceylon
Air Marshal Muni M. Vejyant Rangshrisht, Chulalongkorn University
Lindsay Ride, University of Hong Kong
Bahder Djohan, University of Indonesia
Sir Sydney Caine, University of Malaya
Vidal A. Tan, University of the Philippines
Htin Aung, University of Rangoon
Nguyễn Quang Trình, National University of Vietnam