Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Nilai, Malaysia • Founded 1997 • World Rank #2931
Overview
Established in 1998, the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Islamic Science University of Malaysia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Nilai (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Negeri Sembilan.
Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) is a medium-sized coeducational Malaysian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 26-year-old Malaysian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
USIM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia's campus location, postal address, and the channels students typically use to reach the admissions team. Verified contact points help avoid third-party impersonators.
Academic Details
Institutional vitals for Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia: how big, how staffed, and how recognised it is. Campus setting (urban, suburban, rural) interacts with these metrics in shaping the daily academic experience.
Academic Structures
The academic-side structure of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, broken down by unit type. International branch campuses, where they exist, are sometimes organised as separate units with their own structure.
Unit 11 items
- Centre for General Studies
- Centre for Graduate Studies
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Economic and Muamalat
- Faculty of Koranic and Sunnah Studies
- Faculty of Leadership and Management
- Faculty of Major Language Studies
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Sharia and Law
- The World Fatwa Management and Research Institute
Degrees
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia's degree portfolio is grouped by level below. Each tier reflects different time commitments, academic depth, and career outcomes — useful when matching a programme to your current study stage.
Bachelor's 31 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Actuarial Science
- Administration
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Arabic
- Architecture
- Banking
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Electronic Engineering
- Finance
- Food Technology
- Industrial Chemistry
- Information Management
- Insurance
- Islamic Law
- Islamic Studies
- Koran
- Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Media Studies
- Medicine
- Multimedia
- Psychology
- Religious Education
- Religious Studies
- Surgery
Master's 21 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Actuarial Science
- Administration
- Arabic
- Banking
- Biotechnology
- Comparative Law
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Finance
- Food Technology
- Insurance
- Islamic Law
- Islamic Studies
- Koran
- Law
- Leadership
- Management
- Mass Communication
- Psychology
- Social Work
Doctoral 15 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Administration
- Arabic
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Human Resources
- Islamic Law
- Islamic Studies
- Koran
- Law
- Management
- Mass Communication
- Natural Sciences
- Psychology
- Technology
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi.
Graduate Studies (Centre) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- English
- Islamic Law
- Koran
- Law
- Management
Dentistry (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
Common Career Paths
- Dentist
- Oral Surgeon
- Dental Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics and Muamalat (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Economics
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering and Built Environment (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Building Technologies
- Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Leadership and Management (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Leadership
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Major Language Studies (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- English
Medicine and Health Sciences (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Surgery
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Quranic and Sunnah Studies (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Information Management
- Islamic Theology
- Koran
- Multimedia
Science and Technology (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Actuarial Science
- Applied Physics
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science
- Finance
- Food Science
- Industrial Chemistry
- Insurance
- Mathematics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Shariah and Law (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Islamic Law
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia's degree-level programme breakdown, with search. Industry-sponsored programmes often have bonded service or employment commitments — read the terms before accepting any sponsored place.
Bachelor's Degree
37 programmes
There are 37 programmes to choose from at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.
Bachelor of Education (Primary School) with Honours Sarjana Muda Pendidikan (Sekolah Rendah) dengan Kepujian Education & Teaching On-campus
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Applied Physics) Sarjana Muda Sains dengan Kepujian (Fizik Gunaan) Physics & Astronomy 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Financial Mathematics) Sarjana Muda Sains dengan Kepujian (Matematik Kewangan) Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Actuarial Science and Risk Management) Sarjana Muda Sains dengan Kepujian (Sains Aktuari dan Pengurusan Risiko) Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Industrial Chemical Technology) Sarjana Muda Sains dengan Kepujian (Teknologi Kimia Industri) Chemistry 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Da'wah and Islamic Management with Honours Sarjana Muda Da'wah dan Pengurusan Islam dengan Kepujian Islamic & Quranic Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Quranic and Sunnah Studies with Honours Sarjana Muda Pengajian Quran dan Sunnah dengan Kepujian Islamic & Quranic Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Qiraat Studies with Honours Sarjana Muda Pengajian Qiraat dengan Kepujian 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Akidah and Religion Studies with Honours Sarjana Muda Pengajian Akidah dan Agama dengan Kepujian Religious Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Education (Islamic Education) with Honours Sarjana Muda Pendidikan (Pendidikan Islam) dengan Kepujian Islamic & Quranic Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Marketing (Financial Services) with Honours Sarjana Muda Pemasaran (Perkhidmatan Kewangan) dengan Kepujian Finance, Banking & Insurance 4 years On-campus
Bachelor in New Media Communications with Honours Sarjana Muda Komunikasi Media Baharu dengan Kepujian Communication Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Communication with Honours Sarjana Muda Komunikasi dengan Kepujian Communication Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with Honours Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Elektrik dengan Kepujian Electrical Engineering 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering with Honours Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Elektronik dengan Kepujian Robotics & Automation 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Counseling with Honours Sarjana Muda Kaunseling dengan Kepujian Counselling & Psychotherapy On-campus
Bachelor of Fiqh and Fatwa with Honours Sarjana Muda Fiqh dan Fatwa dengan Kepujian Shariah & Islamic Law 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of English Language with Commerce (Honours) Sarjana Muda Bahasa Inggeris dengan Perdagangan (Kepujian) Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Arabic Language with Communication (Honours) Previously known as : Bachelor of Arabic Language and Communication with Honours Sarjana Muda Bahasa Arab dengan Komunikasi (Kepujian) Communication Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Arabic Language and Islamic Literature with Honours Sarjana Muda Bahasa Arab dan Kesusasteraan Islam dengan Kepujian Literature 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Dental Surgery Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian Dentistry On-campus
Bachelor of Sunnah Studies with Information Management with Honours Sarjana Muda Pengajian Sunnah dengan Pengurusan Maklumat dengan Kepujian Islamic & Quranic Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Health Industry Technology with Honours Sarjana Muda Teknologi Industri Kesihatan dengan Kepujian 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Laws and Shariah with Honours Previously known as : Bachelor of Syariah and Law with Honours Sarjana Muda Undang-Undang dan Syariah dengan Kepujian Shariah & Islamic Law On-campus
Bachelor of Syariah (Halal Industry) with Honours Sarjana Muda Syariah (Industri Halal) dengan Kepujian 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours Sarjana Muda Sains Seni Bina dengan Kepujian Architecture 4 semesters On-campus
Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours (Information Security and Assurance) Sarjana Muda Sains Komputer dengan Kepujian (Keselamatan dan Jaminan Maklumat) Cyber Security 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Food Biotechnology) Sarjana Muda Sains dengan Kepujian (Bioteknologi Makanan) Biotechnology 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Sarjana Muda Perubatan dan Surgeri Medicine On-campus
Bachelor of Islamic Banking and Finance with Honours Sarjana Muda Perbankan dan Kewangan Islam dengan Kepujian Finance, Banking & Insurance 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Accounting with Honours Sarjana Muda Perakaunan dengan Kepujian Accounting 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Muamalat Administration with Honours Sarjana Muda Pentadbiran Muamalat dengan Kepujian On-campus
Bachelor of Corporate Administration with Honours Previously known as : Bachelor of Corporate Administration and Relations with Honours Sarjana Muda Pentadbiran Korporat dengan Kepujian 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Management with Tourism (Honours) Sarjana Muda Pengurusan dengan Pelancongan (Kepujian) Tourism & Leisure 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Quranic Studies with Multimedia with Honours Sarjana Muda Pengajian Quran dengan Multimedia dengan Kepujian Islamic & Quranic Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Counselling (Hons) # Counselling & Psychotherapy 4 years On-campus English
Bachelor of Syariah and Judiciary with Honours Law
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
32 programmes
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia offers 32 programmes at master's level — postgraduate programmes that deepen a specialism, usually over one to two years after a bachelor's degree.
Master of Arabic Language (Translation) Sarjana Bahasa Arab (Terjemahan) Translation & Interpreting 3 semesters On-campus
Master of Muamalat Administration (Halal Product) Sarjana Pentadbiran Muamalat (Produk Halal)
Master of Science (Foodomics and Food Technology) Previously known as : Master of Science (Food Biotechnology) Sarjana Sains (Omik-Makanan dan Teknologi Makanan) Biotechnology 2 semesters Blended
Master of Science (Risk Management) Sarjana Sains (Pengurusan Risiko) Business & Management 3 semesters On-campus
Master of Science (Actuarial Science) Sarjana Sains (Sains Aktuari) Natural Sciences 3 semesters On-campus
Master of Science (Financial Mathematics) Sarjana Sains (Matematik Kewangan) Mathematics 3 semesters Blended
Master of Social Science Sarjana Sains Kemasyarakatan Social Sciences & Education 4 semesters On-campus
Master of Medical Sciences Sarjana Sains Perubatan Medicine 4 semesters On-campus
Master of Applied Oral Science Sarjana Sains Pergigian Gunaan Natural Sciences On-campus
Master of Computer Science (Information Security and Assurance) Sarjana Sains Komputer (Keselamatan dan Jaminan Maklumat) Cyber Security 3 semesters Blended
Master of Science in Engineering Sarjana Sains Kejuruteraan General Engineering 4 semesters On-campus
Master of Islamic Science Sarjana Sains Islam Islamic & Quranic Studies 4 semesters On-campus
Master of Science in Built Environment Sarjana Sains Alam Bina Environmental Sciences 4 semesters On-campus
Master of Science Sarjana Sains Natural Sciences 4 semesters On-campus
Master of Islamic Banking Sarjana Perbankan Islam Finance, Banking & Insurance 3 semesters On-campus
Master of Accounting and Syariah Audit Sarjana Perakaunan dan Audit Syariah Accounting 3 semesters On-campus
Master of Muamalat Administration Sarjana Pentadbiran Muamalat 4 semesters On-campus
Master of Quranic and Sunnah Studies Sarjana Pengajian Quran dan Sunnah Islamic & Quranic Studies 4 semesters
Master of Akidah and Religion Studies Sarjana Pengajian Akidah dan Agama Religious Studies 3 semesters On-campus
Master of Communication (Media Management) Sarjana Komunikasi (Pengurusan Media) Business & Management 3 semesters On-campus
Master of Counseling (Substance Abuse) Sarjana Kaunseling (Penyalahgunaan Dadah) Public Health 4 semesters On-campus
Master of Islamic Finance Sarjana Kewangan Islam Finance, Banking & Insurance 3 semesters On-campus
Master of Syariah Sarjana Syariah
Master of Laws Sarjana Undang-undang Law 4 semesters
Masters of Law (International Law) Sarjana Undang-Undang (Undang-Undang Antarabangsa) International Law 3 semesters On-campus
Master of Comparative Law Sarjana Undang-Undang Perbandingan Law 4 semesters
Master of Counselling (Family Counselling) Sarjana Kaunseling (Kaunseling Keluarga) Counselling & Psychotherapy
Master of Economics and Muamalat Administration Sarjana Ekonomi dan Pentadbiran Muamalat Economics 4 semesters
Master of Da'wah and Islamic Management Sarjana Da'wah dan Pengurusan Islam Islamic & Quranic Studies 4 semesters
Master of Da'wah and Islamic Leadership Sarjana Da'wah dan Kepimpinan Islam Islamic & Quranic Studies 3 semesters On-campus
Master of Arabic Communication Sarjana Bahasa Arab Komunikasi Communication Studies 3 semesters On-campus
Master of Arabic Language (Islamic Literature) Sarjana Bahasa Arab (Kesusasteraan Islam) Literature 3 semesters On-campus
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
17 programmes
At the highest level, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia runs 17 programmes. These doctoral programmes are built around a sustained research project rather than taught coursework.
Doctor of Philosophy (Human Resource Management) Doktor Falsafah Pengurusan Sumber Manusia Human Resource Management 6 semesters
Doctor of Philosophy (Communication) Doktor Falsafah (Komunikasi) Philosophy & Ethics 6 semesters
Doctor of Philosophy (Education) Doktor Falsafah (Pendidikan) Philosophy & Ethics 6 semesters
Doctor of Philosophy (Arabic Studies) Previously known as : Doctor of Philosophy (Arab Study) Doktor Falsafah (Pengajian Bahasa Arab) Philosophy & Ethics 6 semesters
Doctor of Philosophy (English Studies) Previously known as : Doctor of Philosophy (English Study) Doktor Falsafah (Pengajian Bahasa Inggeris) Philosophy & Ethics 6 semesters
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Science) Doktor Falsafah (Sains Perubatan) Philosophy & Ethics 6 semesters On-campus
Doctor of Philosophy (Counselling) Doktor Falsafah (Kaunseling) Counselling & Psychotherapy
Doctor of Philosophy in Built Environment Doktor Falsafah Alam Bina Philosophy & Ethics 6 semesters On-campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Da'wah and Islamic Management Doktor Falsafah Da'wah dan Pengurusan Islam Islamic & Quranic Studies 6 semesters
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics and Muamalat Administration Doktor Falsafah Ekonomi dan Pentadbiran Muamalat Economics 6 semesters
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Doktor Falsafah Kejuruteraan Philosophy & Ethics 6 semesters On-campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Quranic and Sunnah Studies Doktor Falsafah Pengajian Quran dan Sunnah Islamic & Quranic Studies 6 semesters
Doctor of Philosophy in Science and Technology Doktor Falsafah Sains dan Teknologi Philosophy & Ethics 6 semesters
Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Science Doktor Falsafah Sains Islam Philosophy & Ethics 6 semesters On-campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science Doktor Falsafah Sains Sosial Philosophy & Ethics 6 semesters On-campus
Doctor of Philosophy in Syariah and Judiciary Doktor Falsafah Syariah dan Kehakiman Shariah & Islamic Law
Doctor of Philosophy in Law Doktor Falsafah Undang-Undang Law 6 semesters On-campus
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
10 programmes
These 10 programmes group Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia's shorter and preparatory qualifications together: associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and foundation courses that suit focused or transitional study.
Tamhidi of Shariah and Law Tamhidi Syariah dan Undang-Undang Shariah & Islamic Law On-campus
Tamhidi of Physical Sciences and Technology Tamhidi Sains Fizikal dan Teknologi Physics & Astronomy On-campus
Tamhidi of Science and Technology Tamhidi Sains dan Teknologi General Engineering On-campus
Tamhidi of Medicine, Dentistry and Science Tamhidi Perubatan, Pergigian dan Sains Dentistry On-campus
Tamhidi of Medicine Tamhidi Perubatan Medicine On-campus
Tamhidi of Dentistry Tamhidi Pergigian Dentistry On-campus
Tamhidi of Accounting and Muamalat Tamhidi Perakaunan dan Muamalat Accounting On-campus
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Islamic Education) Previously known as : Diploma in Education (Islamic Education) Diploma Pascasiswazah Pendidikan (Pendidikan Islam) Islamic & Quranic Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Substance Abuse Diploma Pasca Siswazah dalam Penyalahgunaan Dadah Public Health
Postgraduate Diploma - Diploma in Islamic Judicial and Advocatory Practice Diploma Lepasan Ijazah - Diploma Amalan Kehakiman dan Guaman Syarie Shariah & Islamic Law
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Application guidance for Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia runs 96 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Before applying to Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Malaysia.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Lodge your application through the official website (www.usim.edu.my). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +60 (6) 798 8000. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Concise answers to the most-searched questions about Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.
In what year was Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia established?
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia was founded in 1997 (approximately 29 years ago).
Where is Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia located?
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia is located in Nilai, Malaysia.
What is Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia's control type?
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia operates as a public institution.
What is the student enrolment at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia?
Student enrolment at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia is around 7,000-7,999.
Where does Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia stand in university rankings?
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia is ranked #2931 globally and #34 in Malaysia.
What programmes are available at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia?
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
Is Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia affiliated with a religion?
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia is associated with Islam.
How is Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia organised academically?
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia has 11 academic units.
Is Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia accredited?
The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Higher Education; Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Where can I learn more about Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia?
You can find Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia online at www.usim.edu.my.
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