Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia

Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) is a state university focused on postgraduate education, established by the Government of Indonesia to advance Islamic higher education in line with global academic standards. Founded under Presidential Regulation No. 57 of 2016, UIII reflects Indonesia’s commitment to contributing to global knowledge production through original and rigorous scholarship, while upholding the values of inclusivity and academic excellence.

Positioned as an international academic hub, UIII offers a distinctive intellectual environment that bridges the rich intellectual heritage of Islam with contemporary social, political, and economic challenges. Grounded in Indonesia’s longstanding tradition of pluralism and moderate Islam, the University promotes critical, interdisciplinary research that is both globally relevant and socially impactful.

English serves as the primary language of instruction, reinforcing UIII’s international orientation. The University exclusively offers postgraduate education through master’s and doctoral programs in Islamic Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, and Education, with plans to introduce additional programs such as Data Science and Law. UIII’s research-based curriculum emphasizes the development of critical thinking, interdisciplinary approaches, and real-world relevance, in alignment with international academic standards. Research constitutes the core of UIII’s academic mission.

Through strategic research themes such as Islamic social finance, governance, sustainability, education, and socio-religious transformation, UIII advances policy-relevant and impactful scholarship. Strong international partnerships, a diverse academic community, and active public engagement further enhance the University’s role as a global reference point in Islamic studies and the study of Muslim societies, reflecting its commitment to fostering a more informed, inclusive, and just world.