Asia-Pacific and European Universities Lead in Campus Wellness Accreditation Under FISU 2025 Framework

The FISU Healthy Campus Program experienced tremendous growth in 2025, bringing on board six additional universities to the global series of university health initiatives. This follows the enrollment of the Western Sydney University, ranked 1 in Times Higher Education's Impact Rankings, as the 196th affiliate of the programme. Adding these, the total lives to 202 institutions, thus reinforcing the programme in advancing university health and well-being at global levels.

Joining for about 200 was the registration of Université Côte d'Azur in France as the 200th, thus emerging as part of the FISU university network. Officials termed this moment a sign of an increased commitment of higher education institutions towards sustainability and wellness. This milestone also reflects growing global recognition of the Healthy Campus certification university model. Close to, just before, and just after the landmark were a number of premier institutions. These include Australian National University (197), an illustrious research university in Canberra noted for academic accomplishments and strategic innovativeness; Universidade da Beira Interior (198), a public university from Covilhã, Portugal, which lays a strong emphasis on regional development and internationalisation; and the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (199), the first Sino-foreign cooperative university of China, which offers all degree programs conducted in English and promotes values of global student health program.

The 200th has to do with Université Côte d'Azur, a public university in Nice, France, internationally relevant for pioneering interdisciplinary innovations and dedication to environmental quality within the campus. After that came Victoria University (#201), in Melbourne, Australia, in tune with inclusive education and with strong industry partnerships. Most recently, it was the Armenian State University of Economics (#202), being the largest economic university in Armenia and a significant contributor to university sustainability in Armenia and student well-being in higher education.

These institutions thus comprise the cohort of the FISU-certified universities 2025: now including 108 universities from all over 47 countries. Together, this diverse, growing community is firmly reflective of a collective commitment towards health and sustainability in higher education and towards building sustainable campuses worldwide. Six of the six main domains focus on the structure of the FISU Healthy Campus Program, which goes into its university wellness accreditation standards: Physical Activity and Sport; Mental and Social Health; Nutrition; Disease Prevention; Risk Behaviour; and Environment, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility. These pillars allow well-instrumented implementations of best practices for campus health management and alignment with higher education sustainability standards.

Along with certification, it promotes international university cooperation in health programming and knowledge exchange across Asia-Pacific higher education health programs, European initiatives in sustainable education, to wider global higher education partnerships. Universities could reap the benefits of visibility, better performance of students, and more coherence with international university goals on social responsibility.

As the FISU Healthy Campus 2025-wide and worldwide network grows, admission programs are encouraged for universities all over the world to explore the benefits of becoming a member. Hence, this collective effort is shaping the future of the international certification of universities and wellness and fitness of the campus, all while ensuring health and sustainability remain a central tenet of the global higher education agenda.

Editor’s Note

The further growth of the FISU Healthy Campus Programme into 2025 is not only a numerical milestone; it is already loud and clear that there is a change in priorities in global higher education. With 202 universities now included in this international university certification network, the message could not be bigger: issues related to health, sustainability, and student well-being are no longer marginal concerns but are central pillars of institutional accountability. Acceptance by institutions such as Université Côte d’Azur, Australian National University, and Victoria University indicates a growing consensus that university campuses are to be developed as environments that consciously foster physical, mental, and social health. These universities are far from simply signing up for a programme; they are signing up for a grand cause of sustainable education initiatives and campus wellness. The FISU Healthy Campus Programme offers a valuable and timely framework for universities to evaluate and enhance their health and sustainability standards. It is cheering that institutions in Europe, in the Asia-Pacific, and beyond are signing onto this vision. As pressure grows for student mental health and environmental accountability, these collaborations will indeed go beyond being commendable; they will become fundamentally necessary.

Skoobuzz believes that Healthy Campus certification is not merely an accolade but a strategic call to action. Universities must lead by example, prioritising health, sustainability, and student well-being as core pillars of modern higher education.

FAQs

1. Which universities joined the FISU Healthy Campus Programme in 2025?

In 2025, six new institutions joined the FISU Healthy Campus Programme, bringing the total membership to 202. These include:

• Australian National University (Australia)

• Universidade da Beira Interior (Portugal)

• University of Nottingham Ningbo China (China)

• Université Côte d’Azur (France)

• Victoria University (Australia)

• Armenian State University of Economics (Armenia)

This expansion reflects growing global participation in university health and well-being initiatives.

2. What is the significance of Université Côte d’Azur’s FISU milestone?

Université Côte d’Azur became the 200th member of the FISU university network, marking a symbolic milestone in the programme’s growth. Located in Nice, France, the university is known for interdisciplinary innovation and environmental sustainability on campus, aligning closely with FISU’s core values.

3. How many universities are certified under the FISU Healthy Campus Programme?

As of 2025, 108 universities across 47 countries have received Healthy Campus certification. These FISU-certified universities 2025 demonstrate a shared commitment to higher education, health and sustainability, contributing to a diverse and expanding global university health programme.

4. What are the six key domains of the FISU Healthy Campus Programme?

The programme is structured around six core domains that guide university wellness accreditation:

• Physical Activity and Sport

• Mental and Social Health

• Nutrition

• Disease Prevention

• Risk Behaviour

• Environment, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility

These pillars help institutions implement best practices in campus health management and align with international university certification standards.

5. What are the benefits of joining the FISU Healthy Campus Programme?

Membership offers universities access to global best practices, enhanced visibility, and alignment with higher education sustainability standards. It supports student well-being, fosters international collaboration, and strengthens institutional commitment to social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

6. Which regions are actively participating in the FISU Healthy Campus network?

The programme includes universities from Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond. Recent additions highlight strong engagement from FISU universities in Australia, France university sustainability programmes, Portugal higher education wellness initiatives, Chinese campus health and sustainability, and university sustainability in Armenia. This reflects a truly global effort to promote sustainable campuses worldwide.