The International Islamic University Malaysia also known as IIUM or UIAM, is one of the Public Institutions of Higher
Education (PIHE) in Malaysia. Its main campus is located in Gombak, Selangor with its Centre for Foundation Studies situated in Petaling Jaya and its medical-centric branch in Kuantan,Pahang. The university is sponsored by eight governments from the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC). It is distinct from the International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan and International Islamic University in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established in 23 May 1983, founded on Islamic principles.The university offers bachelor, masters degree and PhD courses at its 13 faculties, also known as kulliyyah. Since 1987, there have been 60,785 graduates and postgraduates who have successfully completed their studies at the IIUM. Out of this, 53,241 were from Malaysia while 7,530 were International students.The idea of an international Islamic
education institution was conceived in 1982 by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad during a meeting between OIC leaders to establish an international institution for tertiary
education based on Islamic principles, known as theIslamization of knowledge.
Last Updated on: Nov 29, 2024