Overview
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) —
also known as Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) — is one of
Malaysia’s most prestigious public universities.
Established in 1983, IIUM is internationally recognized for combining world-class
academic standards with Islamic values, ethics, and multicultural education.
The university attracts students from more than 100 countries, making it
one of the most diverse and globally connected institutions in Asia.
IIUM excels in medicine, engineering, law, Islamic
studies, education, economics, finance, architecture, and social sciences,
producing graduates who are academically strong, ethical, and industry-ready.
🌍 Location & Campuses
1. Gombak Campus (Main Campus – Kuala Lumpur)
- One of
the most beautiful campuses in Malaysia
- Large
Islamic-inspired architectural design
- Home
to major faculties: Engineering, Laws, Economics, ICT, IRK, Social
Sciences
- Modern
laboratories, libraries, and research centers
- Student
housing, sports complex, and cultural centers
- Strong
international student community
- Peaceful,
fully integrated, and culturally diverse environment
2. Kuantan Campus (Pahang)
Focuses on:
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Allied
Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Dentistry
- Science
Features advanced medical labs, hospitals collaboration, and
clinical training facilities.
3. Kuala Lumpur Campus (Kuala Lumpur City Centre)
Faculty of Architecture & Environmental Design
Kulliyyah of Languages & Management
Professional and postgraduate programs
4. Pagoh & Gambang Campuses
Additional faculties and research centers.
⭐ Reputation & Academic
Excellence
- Consistently
ranked among Top Universities in Malaysia and the Muslim world
- Strong
academic reputation in:
- Shariah
& Islamic Studies
- Law
(one of the best in Asia)
- Engineering
- Medicine
& Health Sciences
- Economics
& Islamic Banking
- ICT
& Computer Science
- Globally
recognized for its integration of Islamic values and modern knowledge
- Active
research output in education, technology, law, economics, and religious
studies
- Partnered
with universities worldwide including the Middle East, UK, Japan, and
Europe
IIUM graduates are highly respected for their ethics,
professionalism, and academic excellence.
🎓 Faculties &
Academic Programs
Engineering
- Civil
Engineering
- Mechanical
Engineering
- Electrical
& Computer Engineering
- Manufacturing
Engineering
- Mechatronics
Information & Communication Technology
- Computer
Science
- Software
Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Data
Science
- Artificial
Intelligence
Medicine & Health Sciences
- Medicine
(MBBS)
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Biomedical
Science
- Nursing
- Radiography
- Nutrition
Law (Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws)
- Civil
Law
- Shariah
Law
- Comparative
Law
- Master
& PhD in Law
Economics & Management Sciences
- Economics
- Islamic
Banking & Finance
- Business
Administration
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Management
Islamic Revealed Knowledge (IRK)
- Fiqh
& Usul
- Quran
& Sunnah
- Islamic
Thought
- Comparative
Religion
Architecture & Environmental Design
- Architecture
- Urban
Planning
- Landscape
Architecture
- Quantity
Surveying
Education
- Teaching
& Learning
- Educational
Technology
- Psychology
Postgraduate Studies
- MBA
- LLM
- MSc
& PhD across engineering, ICT, law, education, Islamic studies,
economics, and more
💡 Key Strengths
- One
of the top public universities in Malaysia
- Strong
global reputation in Islamic studies, law, engineering, and medicine
- Very
diverse international student population
- Beautiful
Islamic architecture and excellent campus facilities
- Emphasis
on ethics, professionalism, and character building
- Affordable
tuition fees for a high-ranking public university
- Excellent
student support, hostels, and multicultural environment
- Strong
career prospects locally and internationally
🎯 Why We Recommend IIUM
to UniGate Students
- Perfect
for students seeking a high-quality public university with global
recognition
- Ideal
for studies in engineering, IT, medicine, dentistry, Islamic banking,
and law
- Excellent
for students wanting a safe, multicultural, Islamic environment
- Affordable
tuition compared to private universities
- Modern
campus, strong support services, and rich student life
- Highly
valued degrees in the Middle East, GCC, Africa, and Southeast Asia