I am Ahmad Fathi from Indonesia. After graduating from the University of Mu’tah in Jordan, I selected Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia for my master’s program. I believe this campus has a very promising future. I greatly enjoy studying at UIII because all of the courses combine Western and Eastern elements of knowledge, which has really broadened my knowledge.
I was initially surprised by the combining of Western and Eastern approaches to academia because I did not have any experience discussing and approaching Islam from other perspectives. The way the lecturers supervise us through their innovative teaching has provided me with the opportunity to have a greater understanding of the debates about Islam. All the courses have unique characteristics that are important for my career development. The courses on Digital Islam, Islamic Law, and Research and Methodology have particularly inspired me the most and will significantly shape my dreams in the future.

My name is Ibrahim Youssef. I am originally from Togo, West Africa. I obtained my BA degree in 2020 from the University of Tabuk in the United Arab Emirates specialising in Arabic Language and Literature.
I chose the Faculty of Islamic Studies for my study because the faculty introduces us to the integration knowledge between classical and modern sciences. It equips its graduates with both classical and contemporary knowledge. This combination will also support my dream job as a professional educator in my home country, Togo, where the Muslim population is only around 15%.
One of the things I have enjoyed most at UIII is the flexibility of doing the courses either in-person or online. During these uncertain times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university permitted us to meet all the academic requirements and social activities in whatever way was most comfortable for us. Depok is a great city; and it has everything you could want. The weather is good and fits every nationality. The people are also so friendly. They like to socialize and chat with everyone regardless of their ethnicity and race.

Continuing my master’s degree at UIII has been the most advantageous decision for my academic and professional development.  UIII not only has provided opportunities to enhance my academic competencies —including access to engaging with prominent academics through fellowship programs, building extensive academic networks via high-quality and substantive events, and scholarship opportunities at leading global universities— but UIII has also equipped me with the necessary skills to thrive in international environments. Completing an MA in Islamic Studies, alongside the opportunity to serve as a visiting student at the University of Edinburgh, has significantly transformed my understanding of Islam, particularly its dynamism and convergences in the modern world, where the religions are approached from increasingly diverse and critical perspectives.