Membership Benefits
Join our Global Higher Education Community
Why join the IAU?
The IAU is the most globally representative association of higher education institutions and their associations with over 600 members in more than 120 countries. The IAU is a UNESCO partner, uniquely positioned to collaborate with many international organizations, and a key source of expertise in its four strategic priority areas: values-based leadership, internationalization for the common good, sustainable development and research for higher education, and digital transformation of higher education.
“We bring together the voices of our universities from different regions of the world to build a truly global network.”
— Inga Zaleniene, Rector of Mykolas Romeris University, and IAU Vice President.
Membership Benefits
Expand Your Reach
Develop Your Global Network
Make use of the IAU’s extensive network to form new partnerships.
Attend the IAU’s global events at a discounted registration fee and connect with our large audience of international experts.
Contribute to IAU working groups, seminars and expert meetings.
Increase Your Visibility
Make your institution stand out in WHED.
Promote your initiatives on IAU website and specialized portals.
Host and speak at IAU International Conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Make Your Voice Heard
Stand for election as an IAU Administrative Board Member and design and implement the IAU Strategy 2030.
Have your interests represented at multilateral organisations.
Publish articles in IAU Horizons or HEP.
Benefit From Tailor-Made Services
Get Advanced Access to the IAU Knowledge Hub through the WHED, IAU Horizons, and HEP.
Take Advantage of Advisory Services and capacity building programmes such as the ELP, HEIAS, and IAU Site Visits.