The association aims to promote the advanced development of academic research and high-quality education in the cultural, artistic, scientific, technological, and social fields. It promotes scientific innovation and interdisciplinarity by fostering collaboration with researchers, academic institutions, and highly qualified experts from around the world. Furthermore, the association promotes advanced academic education with international study programs, such as master's and doctoral programs, that meet the academic standards of Switzerland and the principles of the European Higher Education Area. The association is committed to conducting internationally relevant scientific activities and develops collaborative research programs with universities, research institutes, and companies worldwide. The association is also engaged in building international networks to deepen scientific knowledge and supports the exchange of knowledge and advanced methods between researchers and academics. In addition, the association is active in scientific communication at the global level by publishing international scientific publications, peer-reviewed articles, and academic books to share discoveries, innovations, and progress in various fields of knowledge. The association is non-profit, as well as confessionally and politically neutral.