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Scholvia Partners with International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Scholvia is proud to announce our partnership with the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) — Malaysia's flagship public Islamic research university and one of the most respected institutions of its kind worldwide.

About IIUM

IIUM was established in 1983 with the vision of integrating Islamic values and ethics across all academic disciplines while maintaining internationally recognised academic standards. As a public university, IIUM receives direct support from the Malaysian government.

Rankings and recognition:

• QS World University Rankings 2026: #613 globally
• QS Asia University Rankings: Top 142
• Students from more than 120 countries

English is the primary medium of instruction across all postgraduate programmes.

Campuses

IIUM operates across six campuses in Malaysia:

• Gombak, Selangor (main campus)
• Kuantan, Pahang (health sciences)
• Pagoh, Johor
• Kuala Lumpur city campus
• CFS Gambang, Pahang (Centre for Foundation Studies)
• Additional specialised campuses

Programmes Available

IIUM offers programmes across 14 faculties, known as Kulliyyah, at foundation, undergraduate, master's, and PhD levels:

• Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Human Sciences
• Law — combining Shariah and Civil Law
• Economics & Management Sciences
• Engineering
• Architecture & Environmental Design
• Information & Communication Technology
• Medicine & Allied Health Sciences (Kuantan campus)
• Education
• Languages & Management
• Islamic Banking & Finance

Fees and Requirements

Tuition fees for international students: RM 15,000 – RM 30,000 per year depending on Kulliyyah and programme level. Most Master's programmes total under RM 35,000 in tuition.

IIUM separates fees into components rather than charging a flat rate: tuition, recurrent semester services, Mahallah accommodation, Takaful insurance, entrance fee, and graduation fee.

• English requirements: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 minimum
• Application fee: RM 180
• EMGS processing fee: approximately RM 2,008

Scholarships

IIUM offers scholarships based on academic merit, leadership potential, financial need, and research contribution. These may include tuition discounts, full waivers, or monthly living allowances.

Why IIUM for Indonesian Students?

IIUM holds particular appeal for Indonesian Muslim students:

• The only university in Malaysia where Islamic values are formally integrated into every discipline, not confined to religious studies
• Public university status means lower fees than most private alternatives
• Indonesia is consistently among IIUM's top source countries — an established community awaits
• Arabic language environment suits students from pesantren and Islamic school backgrounds
• Globally recognised programmes in Islamic law, Islamic finance, and revealed knowledge
• Residential colleges (Mahallah) provide affordable on-campus accommodation with dining halls and community facilities

How Scholvia Can Help

As a recruitment partner for IIUM, Scholvia assists Indonesian and Southeast Asian students with:

• Programme selection across IIUM's 14 Kulliyyah
• Application preparation and document verification
• Student Pass (visa) guidance including SEV requirements
• Pre-departure orientation and connection to the Indonesian student community