The Genesis

Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) obtained approval as a university from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia on 26 December 2006 and subsequently was registered on 20 June 2007 (KPT/JPS/DFT/US/B22).

Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) operates under Malaysia’s Private Higher Education Act of 1996 (Act 555) which governs its establishment and administration in order to prepare and provide a conducive learning environment for students of higher learning, as all of its academic programs have been accredited by Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA).

History of MEDIU

  • 2007

    Final approval and registration by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia (MOHE)

  • 2008

    The establishment of the Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Faculty of Languages and Faculty of Finance and Administrative Sciences.

    The enrollment of the first student’s intake.

    The admission of 3320 of students to the university from more than (39) countries around the world.

    The enrollment of 2123 students from more than (40) nationalities globally.

  • 2009

    The establishment of the Faculty of Computer and Information Technology.

    Full accreditation status by MQA for 24 academic programs.

    The application of 2482 male and female students to the university.

  • 2010

    The establishment of the Faculty of Education.

    The obtainment of memberships from Islamic Development Bank and European Foundation for Quality in e-Learning (EFQUEL).

    The launch of on-campus/conventional learning method (September).

    The introduction of financial assistance by National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) to local students.

  • 2011

    The establishment of the Faculty of Engineering.

    First Prize for the Best Website Award under the ‘University College and Private University’ category by Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

    The graduation of the first cohort of bachelor and master students.

    The approval of more diploma and postgraduate programs by the Ministry of Higher Education.

  • 2012

    The obtainment of membership in International Association of Universities (IAU).

  • 2013

    The endorsement of Mediu Training and Continuing Education Centre as an authorized test centre for the International Computer Driving License (ICDL).

  • 2014

    Obtaining membership in the Association of Islamic Universities of the Muslim World League in Makkah Al-Mukarramah