Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University

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Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University
Former names
Institiut Agama Islam Negeri Kedah
Kolej Universiti Insaniah
Type Private
Chancellor Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asmadi bin Mohamed Naim
Location, ,
Campus Urban
Nickname UniSHAMS
Website www.unishams.edu.my

Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University (UniSHAMS) is a private university operating from new official campus in Kedah.

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UniSHAMS offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including Islamic studies, Shariah, law, management, education, and information technology. The university also provides a range of research programs, with a focus on Islamic studies and Shariah.

Organisation and administration

UniSHAMS (formerly KUIN) is wholly owned and managed by the State Government of Kedah.

Campuses and faculties

UniSHAMS (formerly KUIN) operates from new official campus in Kuala Ketil.

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