AISTS Mission

The mission of AISTS, the International Academy of Sports Science and Technology (Académie Internationale des Sciences et Techniques du Sport) in Lausanne, Switzerland, is to bring a positive contribution to the management of sport through continuing and executive education and applied research, by developing, integrating and delivering knowledge from human sciences, life sciences and engineering sciences.

AISTS applies a multidisciplinary approach to postgraduate education, continuing professional education, and applied research in sport.

Founded in 2000 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), IMD Business School, the University of Lausanne, the University of Geneva, the Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration (IDHEAP), Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), the City of Lausanne, and the Canton of Vaud, the academy forms a unique network of multi-field expertise.

Objectives

To design, develop, administer, and coordinate educational programmes
To conduct studies and mandates
To provide consulting services of an international level
To raise funding to develop higher level research, education and innovation applied to sport
To facilitate sport innovation and technology transfer
To interface between international sport federations and academic institutions
To promote Lausanne and its areas as an international hub for sports institutions

How We Are Unique

Support of the IOC
Strong links to the Olympic Movement
Location in the Olympic Capital
Multidisciplinary expertise
Scientific knowledge and real-world expertise
Swiss quality of excellence