Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS)
Islamic private university in Kajang, Selangor, wholly owned by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council
- Established
- 1995
- Location
- Kajang
- Programmes
- 48
- Institution
- Private Islamic higher education institution (university), registered under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (registration no. DU063(B))
- Accreditation
- MQA-accredited programmes; MOHE-registered (DU063(B))
About Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS)
Selangor Islamic University (UIS), formerly known as Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS), is an Islamic higher education institution wholly owned by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) and established under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996. It was officially established on 15 February 1995. Its motto is "Leaders in the Knowledge Tradition".
The campus is at Bandar Seri Putra, Kajang, Selangor, and its buildings are inspired by Andalusian Islamic architecture. The Al-Azhar Mosque sits at the centre of campus life. According to the university, the campus is 1.5 km from Bangi KTM station and 34 km from KLIA/KLIA2.
UIS offers Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's (coursework and research) and PhD programmes in Islamic studies, Shariah and law, economics, accounting and management, Islamic finance, education, communication, creative multimedia and computing. International applicants apply through the university's admission portal, and student pass (visa) matters are handled by the UIS Internationalization and Mobility Centre through EMGS.
Why choose UIS?
- Wholly owned by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), with an Islamic academic environment and the Al-Azhar Mosque at the centre of campus
- Programmes from Foundation to PhD, with more than 70 programmes approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), according to the university's international brochure
- Strong focus on Islamic studies, Shariah, Arabic, Islamic finance and education, alongside business, communication and computing
- More than 32,000 graduates since 1995, according to the university
- On-campus student residence with 24-hour security
- Campus in Bandar Seri Putra, Kajang, 1.5 km from Bangi KTM station and 34 km from KLIA/KLIA2
Campus facilities
What student life at UIS looks like.
Courses & fees
Exact tuition in MYR + BDT — browse by subject, then level.
Business
15 coursesDesign & Media
10 coursesOther
9 coursesLaw & Social Science
9 coursesComputing & IT
5 coursesLocation — Kajang
UIS — frequently asked questions
Yes. UIS is registered with the Ministry of Higher Education under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (registration no. DU063(B)) and is listed as a private university in the Malaysian Qualifications Register, where its MQA-accredited programmes are listed.
Yes. UIS was formerly known as Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS). It is now a university, still wholly owned by the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS).
Bandar Seri Putra, 43000 Kajang, Selangor. The university says it is 1.5 km from Bangi KTM station, about 32 km from Putrajaya and 34 km from KLIA/KLIA2.
No. The UIS international brochure says most programmes are open to all countries, but some are restricted: the Foundation programmes are offered only to students from Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore, and certain Islamic studies, Shariah and diploma programmes are limited to specific Southeast Asian countries. Check your chosen programme before applying.
The UIS international brochure lists IELTS 4.5 (TOEFL iBT 33) for Diploma, IELTS 5.0 (TOEFL iBT 40) for Bachelor's, and IELTS 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 60) for Master's and PhD. Some programmes set a higher minimum. Students below the required level must take an English proficiency programme first.
Yes. UIS has on-campus student residences (residential colleges) with 24-hour security, managed by its Student Accommodation Management Division.
Ready to study at UIS?
Free application, exact fees in BDT, EMGS visa support and offer-letter guidance — all through GAC.