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An Overview of International Islamic University Islamabad

International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) is a prestigious institution of higher learning that was founded in 1980. It is located in Islamabad and is one of the leading institutions in the country. The university offers a wide range of academic programs and is well known for its focus on Islamic studies. 

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Graana.com provides a comprehensive overview of IIUI below, including its history, academic programs, campus life, and more.

 

History of International Islamic University Islamabad

The idea of setting up an international Islamic university in Pakistan was first proposed in the late 1970s. The government of Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) agreed to establish the university with the aim of providing a platform for higher education that would integrate Islamic values and principles with academic learning. 

The university was formally established in 1980, and its first academic session began in 1985. Since then, IIUI has grown in size and reputation, becoming one of the top universities in Pakistan.

 

Academic Programs

 

 

International Islamic University Islamabad offers a wide range of academic programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

The university has nine faculties, which include the Faculty of Arabic, Faculty of Usuluddin, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Shariah and Law, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Management Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences, and Faculty of Languages and Literature. 

The university also has a number of research centres and institutes, including the International Institute of Islamic Economics, the Dawah Academy, and the Shariah Academy.

One of the unique features of IIUI is its focus on Islamic studies. The university offers a number of academic programs in this field, including BA/LLB (Hons) Shariah & Law, LLM Shariah (Islamic Commercial Law), LLM Shariah (Muslim Family Law), LLM Shariah (Islamic Law & Jurisprudence), and PhD Shariah (Islamic Law & Jurisprudence). 

These programs are designed to provide students with a deep understanding of Islamic law and jurisprudence, as well as its application in contemporary contexts.

 

Faculty of Sciences

Following are the programs offered by the Faculty of Science.

 

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

 

Program Duration
Ph.D. Statistics 3 Years
Ph.D. Mathematics 3 Years
MS Statistics 2 Years
MS Mathematics 2 Years
BS Statistics 4 Years
BS Mathematics 4 Years

 

Department of Physics

 

Program Duration
Ph.D. Physics 3 Years
BS Physics 4 Years

 

Department of Environmental Sciences

 

Program Duration
MS Environmental Science 2 Years
BS Environmental Sciences 4 Years

 

Department of Biological Sciences

 

Program Duration
Ph.D. Biotechnology 3 Years
MS Biotechnology 2 Years
BS Biology 4 Years
BS Biotechnology 4 Years

 

SA Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences

 

Program Duration
Ph.D. Environmental Sciences (SA-CIRBS) 3 Years
Ph.D. Chemistry (SA-CIRBS) 3 Years
MS Environmental Sciences (SA-CIRBS) 2 Years
MS Chemistry (SA-CIRBS) 2 Years

 

Faculty of Arabic

Given below are the programs offered by the Faculty of Arabic.

 

Department of Linguistics

 

Program Duration
Ph.D. Arabic Literature & Linguistics 3 Years
MS Arabic Literature & Linguistics 2 Years
BS Arabic 4 Years

 

Department of Translation & Interpretation

 

Program Duration
MS Translation Studies 2 Years
BS Translation & Interpretation 4 Years

 

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Following are the departments and programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.

 

Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

 

Program Duration
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering 3 Years
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering 3 Years
MS Electrical Engineering 2 Years
MS Biomedical Engineering 2 Years

 

Department of Mechanical Engineering

 

Program Duration
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering 3 Years
Ph.D. Engineering Management 3 Years
Ph.D. Energy Systems Engineering 3 Years
MS Mechanical Engineering 2 Years
MS Engineering Management 2 Years
MS Energy Systems Engineering 2 Years

 

Department of Civil Engineering

 

Program Duration
Ph.D. Civil Engineering 3 Years
MS Civil Engineering 2 Years

 

Faculty of Languages and Literature

Following are the programs offered by this faculty.

 

Department of English

 

Program Duration
BS English 4 Years

 

Department of Urdu

 

Program Duration
BS Urdu 4 Years

 

Department of Persian

 

Program Duration
BS Persian (Language & Literature) 4 Years

 

Faculty of Management Sciences

Following are the management programs offered by International Islamic University. 

 

Program Duration
MS Management Sciences 2 Years
MBA Evening Program 2 Years
BS Public Administration 4 Years
BS Project Management 4 Years
BS Commerce 4 Years
BS Business Analytics 4 Years
BS Accounting & Finance 4 Years
BBA 4 Years
BBA 2 Years

 

Faculty of Social Sciences

For your convenience, the programs offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences have been listed below.

 

Department of History and Pakistan Studies

 

Program Duration
Ph.D. History 3 Years
MS History 2 Years
BS Pakistan Studies 4 Years
BS History 4 Years

 

Department of Media and Communication Studies

 

Program Duration
BS Media & Communication 4 Years

 

Department of Politics and International Relations

 

Program Duration
BS Political Science 4 Years
BS International Relations 4 Years

 

Department of Psychology

 

Program Duration
Ph.D. Psychology 3 Years
BS Psychology 4 Years

 

Department of Sociology

 

Program Duration
MS Sociology 2 Years
BS Sociology 4 Years

 

Department of Islamic Arts and Architecture

 

Program Duration
BS (IA&A) (Design/Painting) 4 Years

 

Department of Anthropology

 

Program Duration
BS Anthropology 4 Years

 

International Institute of Islamic Economics

Following are the departments of the International Institute of Islamic Economics.

 

School of Economics

 

Program Duration
MS Economics 2 Years
BS Economics 4 Years

 

School of Islamic Banking & Finance

 

Program Duration
PGD IBF 1 Year
MS Islamic Banking & Finance 2 Years
BS Islamic Banking and Finance 4 Years

 

Department of Economics & Finance

Program Duration
MS Economics & Finance 2 Years
BS Economics & Finance 4 Years

 

Faculty of Shariah and Law

The Faculty of Shariah and Law offers the following programs.

 

Department of Shariah

 

Program Duration
PhD Shairah (Islamic Law & Jurisprudence) 3 Years
MS Shariah (Islamic Commercial Law) 2 Years
LLM Shariah (Islamic Commercial Law) 2 Years

 

Department of Law

 

Program Duration
PhD Law 3 Years
LLM Human Rights Law 2 Years
LLM Corporate Law 2 Years

 

Fee Structure

The fee structure of different bachelors and masters programs are as follows:

 

Department of Linguistics

 

Degree Program Admission Fee (PKR) University Dues (PKR) Total Fees (PKR)
Ph.D. Arabic Literature & Linguistics 1000 32115 40115
BS Arabic 1000 24200 32200
MA Arabic 1000 27200 35200
MS Arabic Literature & Linguistics 1000 32115 40115
MS Teaching of Arabic to Non-Arabs 1000 32115 40115

 

Department of Translation & Interpretation

 

Degree Program Admission Fee (PKR) University Dues (PKR) Total Fees (PKR)
BS Translation & Interpretation 1000 47700 55700
MS Translation Studies 2000 66270 75270

 

Faculty of Sciences

 

Department Degree Program Admission Fee (PKR) University Dues (PKR) Total Fees (PKR)
Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering PhD Software Engineering 3 year(s) 7000 69680 83680
Department of Mathematics and Statistics BS Mathematics 7000 45200 59200
MSc Mathematics 7000 47000 61000
MS Mathematics 7000 42620 56620
PhD Mathematics 7000 69680 83680
BS Statistics 7000 45200 59200
MSc Statistics 7000 47000 61000
MS Statistics 7000 42620 56620
PhD Statistics 7000 69680 83680
Department of Physics BS Physics 7000 66800 80800
MSc Physics 7000 72200 86200
MS Physics 7000 59780 73780
PhD Physics 7000 64730 78730
Department of Environmental Sciences BS Environmental Sciences 7000 72200 86200
MS Environmental Science 7000 63080 77080
PhD Environmental Science 7000 69680 83680
Department of Biological Sciences BS Bio-Technology 7000 83900 97900
BS Biology 7000 83900 97900
MS Bio-Technology 7000 69680 83680
PhD Bio-Technology 7000 69680 83680
SA Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences MS Biosciences 7000 63080 77080
MS Chemistry 7000 63080 77080
PhD Bio Sciences 3 year(s) 7000 69680 83680
MS Environmental Sciences (SA-CIRBS) 7000 63080 77080
PhD Chemistry 3 year(s) 7000 69680 83680

 

Faculty of Management Sciences

 

Program Admission Fee (PKR) University Dues (PKR) Total Fees (PKR)
BBA (4 years) 7000 99200 113200
BS Accounting & Finance 7000 99200 113200
MBA (2 years) (Evening Program) 7000 99200 113200
MBA-EXECUTIVE (Weekend/Evening Program) 7000 99200 113200
MS Supply Chain Management 7000 92120 106120
MS Management Sciences 7000 92120 106120
PhD Management Sciences 7000 80075 94075
BBA (2 years) 7000 99200 113200
BS Commerce 7000 54200 68200
BS Project Management 7000 54200 68200
BS Business Analytics 7000 54200 68200
BS Public Administration 7000 54200 68200

 

Faculty of Law and Shariah Law

 

Program Admission Fee (PKR) Semester Fee (PKR) Exam Fee (PKR) Total Fees (PKR)
BA/LLB (Hons) Shariah & Law 1000 28600 7000 36600
LLM Shariah (Islamic Commercial Law) 1000 32115 7000 40115
LLM Shariah (Muslim Family Law) 1000 32115 7000 40115
LLM Shariah (Islamic Law & Jurisprudence) 1000 32115 7000 40115
LLM Shariah & Law 2 year(s) 1000 32115 7000 40115
MS Shariah & Law 2 year(s) 1000 32115 7000 40115
MS Shariah (Muslim Family Law) 1000 32115 7000 40115
MS Shariah (Islamic Law & Jurisprudence) 1000 32115 7000 40115
PhD Shariah (Islamic Law & Jurisprudence) 1000 32115 7000 40115
MS Human Rights Law 1000 85520 7000 93520
MS Shariah (Islamic Commercial Law) 1000 32115 7000 40115
LLM International Trade Law 1000 85520 7000 93520
LLM International Law 1000 85520 7000 93520
PhD Law 7000 69680 7000 83680
LLM Human Rights 1000 85520 7000 93520
LLM Corporate Law 1000 85520 7000 93520
LLB 7000 80200 7000 94200

 

Campus Life of International Islamic University Islamabad

 

 

IIUI has a beautiful and spacious campus that covers an area of over 700 acres. The university provides a range of facilities and services to its students, including accommodation, sports facilities, healthcare, and more. 

There are also a number of social and cultural activities, including seminars, conferences, and festivals, which provide opportunities for students to engage with their peers and develop their skills and interests.

 

International Collaborations

International Islamic University Islamabad has a number of collaborations and partnerships with leading universities and institutions around the world. These provide students and faculty members with opportunities for academic exchange, research collaborations, and other forms of cooperation.

The university has partnerships with institutions in countries such as Malaysia, Turkey, Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, among others. 

 

Conclusion

International Islamic University is one of the best universities in Islamabad, which offers a wide range of academic programs. Its expansive and spacious campus provides students with a range of facilities, and the university has a number of international collaborations and partnerships.

With its commitment to academic excellence and Islamic values, IIUI is a truly unique institution that is making a positive impact on the country.

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