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.

My name is Maysa Sonia from Indonesia. I graduated from Imam Nafie’ Institute of Morocco in 2019 and am now continuing my studies at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII. Although Islamic studies have long been the focus of my career, being able to study Islam at UIII provided a somewhat new experience. UIII offers a diverse range of literature, which helps avoid the emergence of bias or fanatical opinions. The variety of courses on offer serve as proof that UIII provides a balance between classical and contemporary knowledge. This has helped me greatly in broadening my understanding of Islam. I am also especially grateful as some lecturers deliver subjects in the Arabic language, making me feel so much more at home than I have at any educational institute before.
I dream of being a diplomat one day, so, having unique training in Islam from different conceptual bases and standpoints will enrich me with a proper understanding on how to tackle issues around diplomacy and Islam. This has been a key part of my study at the Faculty of Islamic Studies.
UIII is strategically located near key facilities in Depok, such as the hospital, train station, supermarkets, and other public facilities that can be reached on bicycles provided by the university. So, there is no need to worry about access to various daily necessities.