The university presidency’s policy has contributed to strengthening the university’s international relations by obtaining several global memberships, which have enhanced its position at the international level.
Membership in the Association of Arab Universities
The Association of Arab Universities (AAU) is an independent organization headquartered in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It was established under the initiative of the Cultural Administration of the League of Arab States to address higher education challenges in the Arab world and to promote cooperation and collaboration among Arab universities.
Membership in the International Association of Universities
Established in 1950, the International Association of Universities (IAU) comprises over 624 member universities from 150 countries worldwide. The Association works to foster collaboration among international, regional, and national organizations and institutions in the field of higher education, promoting global standards, knowledge exchange, and academic cooperation.
Membership in the Mediterranean Universities Union
Al-Istiqlal University is a member of the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED), a network of higher education and research institutions that promotes academic cooperation across the Euro-Mediterranean region, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and the Western Balkans. The Union fosters collaboration, research partnerships, and the exchange of knowledge among its member institutions.
Membership in the Federation of Universities of the Islamic World
Al-Istiqlal University is a member of the Federation of Universities of the Islamic World, established under the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). The Federation was founded based on a recommendation from the Standing Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), with its inaugural conference held in Rabat, Morocco, in 1987. The Federation promotes cooperation, academic exchange, and development among universities in the Islamic world.