Why Study at the University

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is the manifestation of one of the major aspirations of Muslim scholars in Malaysia to have an Islamic university in the country in order to lead the ummah in all branches of knowledge. In addition to academic excellence, IIUM ensures that the students are trained to be responsible, imbued with good ethics, high moral values and professionalism, lifelong learning, managerial and entrepreneurial skills as well as leadership skills. IIUM lays great emphasis on good characters as part of education process of its students, ensuring they have good moral values. This is in line with Islamic teaching which emphasizes developing good moral character. IIUM integrated Islamic values and worldview into its humanities, scientific and technical curriculum, befitting its university slogan "The Garden of Knowledge and Virtue". IIUM aspires to restore the roles of Muslims in education and knowledge creation an acquisition and to contribute to the improvement of quality of life for all humankind.

The University was established on 20th May 1983 by the Government of Malaysia. The philosophy of IIUM was inspired by the outcomes of the 1977 First World Conference on Muslim Education in Makkah. IIUM integrates Islamic values and world-view into its humanities, scientific and technical curricula, befitting its university slogan “The Garden of Virtue and Knowledge”. To ensure delivery of quality tertiary education, IIUM employs accomplished scholars and committed professionals. IIUM aspires to restore the roles of Muslims in education and knowledge creation and acquisition and to contribute to the improvement of quality of life for all mankind.

What You Should Know About the University

Transportation

Public buses, e-hailing, and taxis are available in University. LRT station is 5 minutes radius from University by ground transport.

Student Parking

Available student parking nearby students’ mahallah (residentials) and also nearby kulliyyah.

Security  

The University security is handled by University Police Auxiliary.

As summary:

Comfortable classrooms that creates a conducive learning environment. Saviour local and international dishes at a very affordable price. Male and Female Sport Complex with Olympic size swimming pool. Shops aplenty to fulfil the needs of all students studying at IIUM. Shari‘ah compliant banks are available within the campus.Comfortable classrooms that creates a conducive learning environment. Saviour local and international dishes at a very affordable price. Male and Female Sport Complex with Olympic size swimming pool. Shops aplenty to fulfil the needs of all students studying at IIUM. Shari‘ah compliant banks are available within the campus. 

Education at the university

Most Popular Courses in the University (postgraduate)

In terms of field (e.g. Engineering, Information Technology):

• Islamic Studies 
• Engineering
• Economic and Management Science, 
• Law 
• Human Sciences
• Language

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