This study analyzes the advances of information technology governance (ITG) in the university context, through a systematic review of the literature. The following research questions are addressed: What progress has been made? What implementation studies have been developed? What factors influence success? What models have been created? And lastly, what are the relevant case studies? In the period from 2006-2017, 17 studies reported advances in the five areas of IT governance, 9 studies referred to aspects related to implementation, zero studies were identified that analyzed critical success factors, 6 studies developed ITG models and 34 studies analyzed implementation initiatives. Our analysis of the relevant studies shows that the advances of ITG in the university context are still incipient.