The Myrat Garryyev State Medical University of Turkmenistan has officially confirmed its membership in the International Association of Universities (IAU). This significant milestone opens up new opportunities for international cooperation, academic mobility, and the university's involvement in global higher education initiatives.

The IAU, which unites leading higher education institutions worldwide, serves as a platform for sharing experiences, knowledge, and ideas. Membership provides access to unique resources, including the extended World Higher Education Database (WHED), the quarterly journal Higher Education Policy, the biannual magazine IAU Horizons, as well as participation in international conferences, workshops, and webinars on key issues in higher education.

Joining of the Medical University to the IAU reaffirms the university's commitment to academic values and its dedication to fostering intercultural dialogue, sustainable development, digital transformation, and the internationalization of higher education.

Among the values promoted by the IAU, particular attention is given to academic freedom, institutional autonomy, equality, academic mobility, and the promotion of human rights and solidarity. The university expresses its readiness to uphold these principles and incorporate them into its educational processes, scientific research, and administrative decisions.

Membership in the International Association of Universities is also a crucial step in enhancing the university's international reputation and strengthening its position as a modern educational and scientific center integrated into the global higher education community.