University Islam Malaysia (UIM) provides higher education in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes based on the Islamic faith of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah without discrimination of gender, race, religion, degree and nationality. Established in November 2014 as the first postgraduate university in Malaysia, the university is inspired to contribute to the well-being, prosperity and happiness of the ummah and people at large through universal wisdom rooted in Islamic education.
UIM will be offering its first undergraduate programmes in January 2021 and aims to be a leader in Islamic-based education regionally through innovative education systems, which combines knowledge and wisdom with integrity and credible leadership and to inculcate best governance practices. Thus, the university has offered five Masters programmes and five PhD programmes since its establishment. Three diploma programmes will commence in January 2021, followed by four bachelor's degree programmes in September; our first undergraduate intake.
The university has relocated from Cyberjaya to Section 17 Petaling Jaya, a prime real estate with more comprehensive facilities, including student accommodation, a mosque, sports facilities (including a football field) and other features. The university will begin operating at the Petaling Jaya campus in October 2020.