# Al-Madinah International University

The Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU; Malay: Universiti Antarabangsa Al-Madinah) is an independent educational institution in Malaysia. It was established in 2006, founded on Islamic principles and values.
MEDIU is licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), government of Malaysia. Its programs are accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA). The university aims for knowledge development and intellectual exchange consistent with international level of excellence. It is managed by CEO [Dr. Abdullah bin Saad Alarefi]. It is one of the top five online universities in Malaysia.
MEDIU offers classes on campus and online.

## History

MEDIU was established through the cooperation between the government of Malaysia and Saudi Arabia as a "waqf-concept" university. It began as a virtual (online) university and has developed and operated its Campus Management System since the university's beginning. The Al-Madinah in the university's name refers to the city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia.
MEDIU obtained approval as a university from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia on 26 December 2006 and was registered on 20 June 2007 (KPT/JPS/DFT/US/B22).
MEDIU operates under Malaysia’s Private Higher Education (MOHE) Act of 1996 (Act 555) which governs its establishment and the administration. MEDIU was established in 2006. On 20 May 2007, it was registered and accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Government of Malaysia.
In 2008, the first intake of students joined and faculties and programs were inaugurated such as Islamic Sciences, Languages, Finance and Administrative Sciences, and Computer and Informational Technology and Centre of Languages. The number of university’s centres providing services reached nine, in South East Asia, Middle East and Europe.
The university completed the procedures to begin face-to-face learning in scientific and applied fields included computer science, Finance and Administrative sciences, Engineering. In September 2010 the first face-to-face intake of students joined the university.
In 2011, the first batch of graduate students attended graduation day in the Faculty of Languages and Faculty of Islamic Sciences.
In 2012, MEDIU signed a memorandum with Granada International College (GIC) in the field of education development. In 2013, MARA approved the registration and sponsorship program for degree-level courses in MEDIU in the field of Islamic Sciences and Arabic languages under the MARA study loan scheme.
In 2014, 2,265 students enrolled for the February intake. MEDIU launched official website in French version and got recognition of its academic programs by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Yemen and Nigeria. A total of 40 academic programs has received full accreditation status by MQA.
In 2015, it received recognition of academic programs by the Ministry of Higher Education in Syrian Arab Republic, Republic of Sudan and Palestine. Scientific publication Majma and Arrasikhun Journal were distributed.
MEDIU moved from Shah Alam to its current premises in Desa Petaling in 2018.
In 2021, MEDIU established its Centre of Excellence and assisted Taibah University in developing its online education system using MEDIU's expertise.
As of 2021, MEDIU has over 3,000 students from 90 countries and provides 48 academic programs with accreditation from MQA.

## Academic programs

Al-Madinah International University offers taught courses and research programs. There are six faculties: Islamic Sciences, Engineering, Finance & Administrative Sciences, Computer & Information Technology, Education, and Languages. Academic programs are designed by scholars with extensive academic and work experience. MEDIU academic programs assist students towards enhancing their knowledge and skills.

### Research programs

MEDIU offers academic research programs. High-caliber research supervisors guide and support students to conduct academically advanced and intellectually exciting research to solve critical problems. The research programs help students to explore unique and challenging venues. The university offers more than 35 areas of postgraduate research programs at Master's and Doctoral levels.

## Methods of study

* On-campus learning is used at Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) for educational programs for which the student has to be at a campus at a specific time to follow the programs, with the assistance of the teacher, professor, or teaching assistant. See MEDIU Academic Staff.
* Online learning is based on an authentic system of learning and evaluation process. Students physically appear in mid-term and final-term exams in authorized exam centers of their respective countries, finalized by the university. The learning method includes all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching, including Edtech. Students have to participate in classes through technology. They are required to meet the minimum requirement (70%) of class attendance.