Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University

Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University
Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (Malay)
جامعة السّلطان الشّريف عليّ الإسلاميّة (Jawi)
Logo of UNISSA
Motto
Oleh itu hendaklah kamu bertaqwa kepada Allah. Dan Allah mengajar kamu (Malay)
Motto in English
Observe your duty to Allah, and it is Allah that teaches you
TypePublic research university
Established1 January 2007 (2007-01-01)
FounderSultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Accreditation
Religious affiliation
Sunni Islam
Academic affiliation
ChairpersonRomaizah Mohd Salleh
ChancellorSultan Hassanal Bolkiah
RectorNorarfan Zainal
Pro-ChancellorCrown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah
Total staff
350 (2024)
Students1798 (2024)
Address
Simpang 347, Jalan Pasar Gadong
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BE1310
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4°54′20.5″N 114°54′47.8″E / 4.905694°N 114.913278°E / 4.905694; 114.913278
CampusMetropolitan and regional with multiple sites
ColorsGreen White
Websitewww.unissa.edu.bn

The Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA or Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University) is a public research university located in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, established in 2007. As the country’s first Islamic university and second national institution, UNISSA focuses on developing Muslim scholars and intellectuals who contribute to both national development and the wider Muslim community.[1]

The university strives to ensure that its programs meet international standards and align with contemporary needs to enhance the quality of its academic offerings.[2] Its mission is to foster a sustainable educational environment based on the principles of Maqasid Shariah.[3]

  1. ^ "Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali". Top Universities. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali". Top Universities. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Vision & Mission". UNISSA. Retrieved 6 August 2024.