IIA


Advancing Creative Knowledge | Connecting Scholars Globally

The International Institute of the Arts (IIA) at the University of the Free State is a pioneering hub for creative-knowledge scholarship.

Rooted in South Africa’s dynamic cultural landscape, the IIA connects local and global scholars to redefine creativity as a driving force for humanity’s future.


Interdisciplinary Research


Initiatives bridging the arts and other disciplines.

Global Collaboration


Partnerships with institutions worldwide.

Creative Scholarship


Supporting scholars at every stage of their journey.

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