About UIII
Creating a better world through excellent graduate education and research on Islam and society in the Muslim world
Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII)
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.
UIII is committed to nurturing the next generation of visionary leaders, scholars, and professionals, positioning itself at the forefront of global higher education with a strong emphasis on moderate, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant perspectives. Our graduates are equipped not just with expertise, but with the wisdom and cross-cultural fluency to lead in an interconnected world.
A Foundation of Excellence and Autonomy
Established on 29 June 2016, UIII holds the prestigious status of Perguruan Tinggi Negeri Badan Hukum (PTN-BH) — a fully autonomous public legal-entity university granted by the Indonesian government. This unique autonomy, effective from its founding under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, provides exceptional flexibility in academic, organizational, financial, and human resource management, fostering an environment of agility and innovation that is rare in public higher education.
A National Strategic Project for Global Impact
Beyond academics, UIII is designated as a National Strategic Project (PSN) of the Indonesian Government, playing a vital role in the nation’s educational and cultural diplomacy. It strengthens Indonesia’s position as a global hub for progressive Islamic scholarship that bridges diverse traditions and promotes harmony in an interconnected world. This official mandate underscores our role as a key instrument of soft power, projecting Indonesia’s vision of a tolerant and forward-looking Islam onto the world stage.
Your Transformative Academic Journey Awaits
With its state-of-the-art campus in Depok, West Java, extensive international partnerships (including dual-degree programs with leading global universities), and a diverse, welcoming international community, UIII invites outstanding scholars and students from around the globe to join a transformative academic journey and shape the future. Here, you will find more than a degree; you will find a platform to develop your voice, your research, and your network within a truly global academic project.
UIII Annual Report
This UIII Annual Report was prepared as a form of accountability for the realization of the UIII work plan, which also reflects the achievements and performance of the organization in that year. We need to underline that this report is more than just fulfilling obligations in a large organization’s proper administration. Still, this report is presented as an effort to realize open and governed governance. Even though UIII is relatively young, UIII feels the need to start and get used to the tradition of good governance to build a transparent, responsible, and authoritative academic environment. Although reports like this are commonplace on campuses, in Ministries or Institutions, this UIII Annual Report has its meaning because several strategic agendas that have been proclaimed can be carried out correctly.
Compiled collaboratively by all work units, this report includes seven sections which, in outline, can represent the achievements of UIII’s operational performance, namely:
- Academic, Student Affairs, and HR;
- Cooperation, Research, and Community Engagement;
- Planning, Finance, and Business Development;
- Secretariat, OKH (Organization, Personnel, and Law), and General Affair;
- Information Technology;
- Central Library dan Cultural; and
- Building and Infrastructure Development and Meubelair Fulfillment.
With a big vision to create a better world through superior education and research, UIII again accepts students from Indonesia and friendly countries in the 2022/2023 Academic Year. By adding four doctoral study programs in 4 faculties and providing scholarships through various schemes, UIII is ready to produce competent scholars to advance science and technology and promote moderate Islam and Indonesian culture to the world community.
We hope this annual report can be used for the good of UIII in the future. No ivory is not cracked; we believe that in this report, there are several limitations, and we beg your pardon. We thank the cooperation of all parties involved in preparing this report.
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