University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA)

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The International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) is a private publicly-funded university in Malaysia. The main IIUM campus is located in Gombak, Selangor. IIUM is sponsored by eight different governments from the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Although the university was founded on Islamic principles, it admits non-Muslim students as well.

IIUM was first conceived in 1982 by then Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad during a special meeting between OIC leaders to establish an international institution for tertiary education based on Islamic principles (the Islamization of Knowledge). It was officially opened on 10 May 1983 at Petaling Jaya, with the late Tun Hussein Onn elected as the first president.

IIUM is a private university and operates under the direction of a Board of Governors with representatives of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) as well as eight sponsoring governments. Nevertheless, the Constitutional Head, President and Rector of this international university are all Malaysians. The current Constitutional Head is the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Hj Ahmad Shah al-Musta'in Billah. (The central mosque is named in his honour.)

Presently, the university has moved to a sprawling 700 acre (2.8 km˛) campus at Gombak, Kuala Lumpur. The original campus in Petaling Jaya has been converted to a matriculation centre. Apart from these two campuses, IIUM has another two campuses—the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan, about 250 km east in the state of Pahang; ISTAC might more properly be referred to as a research institute rather than a campus. Nevertheless it comes within the administration of the University.

University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA) is located 0.1 kilometre away from Iiu Main Rd; 0.2 kilometre away from Islamic Revival Faculty Rd; 0.3 kilometre away from Female Colleges Rd; 0.4 kilometre away from Main Building Rd; 0.4 kilometre away from Health Centre Rd; University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA) is geographically located at latitude (3.253 degrees) 3° 15' 10" North of the Equator and longitude (101.7375 degrees) 101° 44' 14" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of Kuala Lumpur.

The locations related to University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA) are represented by the nearest distances for a beam of light to travel and may not be nearest by road. For example, University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA) is located 0 kilometre from International Islamic University Malaysia. University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA) is located 1.2 kilometre from Sekolah Menengah Teknik Gombak. University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA) is located 1.8 kilometre from Bukit Tabur. University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA) is located 2.4 kilometre from Shell Karak Highway (e). University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA) is located 2.6 kilometre from Esso Mrr2 (n).

Ujana Harmonis Resort 3.3km, Makeshift Resort Kg Kemensah 5.7km, Crystal Crown Hotel Kuala Lumpur Kepong 9.4km, Vistana Residential 10.1km, Vistana Hotel 10.2km, Flamingo Hotel 10.3km, Sucasa Corp Apartment 10.3km, Dynasty Hotel 10.3km, are places to stay (hotel, service apartment, inn) located near University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA).

Shops Jalan H2 Melawati 2.9km, Shops Taman Melati 3.4km, Shops Jalan E1 3.5km, Shops Taman Cemerlang 3.5km, Shops Jalan 4/4c 3.9km, Shops Jalan Intan 4.1km, Shops Taman Greenwood 4.1km, Shops Jalan 10 Greenwood 4.5km, are places to shop (shopping mall, shop houses) located near University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA).

Zoo Negara 5.3km, Batu Caves Gopuram 6.3km, P Ramlee Memorial 7.2km, Flamingo Bowl 10.3km, Yayasan Seni Art Gallery 10.4km, Cultural Craft Complex 11.7km, Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial 12km, Market Square 12.6km, are places of interest (attraction) located near University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA).

Burger King 2.7km, 7-11 Taman Melati 3.5km, Medan Selera T Greenwood 4.1km, 7-11 Taman Greenwood 4.1km, Medan Selera 4.7km, 7-11 Wangsa Setia 4.9km, Dikayu Nasi Kandar 5.1km, Hawker Stalls Danau Kota 5.2km, are eating places (food court, cafe, hawker food) located near University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA).

Sekolah Menengah Teknik Gombak 1.2km, SJK Taman Melawati 3.3km, SMK Taman Melati 3.5km, ISKL Elementary Campus 3.5km, SJK Taman Melati 3.7km, SJK Taman Setia 3.8km, are places of learning (school, college, university) located near University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA).

Bukit Tabur 1.8km, Park Jalan H1 2.8km, Park Jalan F6 3km, Field Jalan F1 3.1km, Park Taman Harmonis 3.3km, Field Jalan E5 3.3km, Park Jalan N6 3.6km, Park Jalan N4 3.6km, are parks, playgrounds, open fields or commons located near University Islam Antarabangsa (UIA).