The Association of American Universities (AAU) is an organization of predominantly American research universities devoted to maintaining a strong system of academic research and education. Founded in 1900, it consists of 69 public and private universities in the United States as well as 2 universities in Canada. AAU membership is by invitation only and requires an affirmative vote of three-quarters of current members.
- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C.
- Inception
- 1900
- Website
- http://aau.edu
