In the course of developing the scientific, research and technological contributions, Malayer University in the Hamadan province (an Iranian newly established university), has become an official member of the International Association of Universities (IAU).

IAU is an international association and dependent of UNESCO, that adopts positions and develops Policy Statements on issues of global importance for higher education. Since1950, IAU has started its scientific activities and academic support of its member universities across the world. It has 615 Member Institutions, that are universities or degree-conferring higher education institutions whose main objective is teaching and research. There are also a total number of 27 higher education organizations, which are active on the national, regional or international level.

The university and institution members of this association focus on collaboration with various international, regional and national bodies active in higher education.