Motto | Oleh itu hendaklah kamu bertaqwa kepada Allah. Dan Allah mengajar kamu (Malay) |
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Motto in English | Observe your duty to Allah, and it is Allah that teaches you |
Type | Public research university |
Established | 1 January 2007 |
Founder | Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah |
Accreditation | |
Religious affiliation | Sunni Islam |
Academic affiliation | |
Chairperson | Romaizah Mohd Salleh |
Chancellor | Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah |
Rector | Norarfan Zainal |
Pro-Chancellor | Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah |
Total staff | 350 (2024) |
Students | 1798 (2024) |
Address | Simpang 347, Jalan Pasar Gadong , , BE1310 , 4°54′20.5″N 114°54′47.8″E / 4.905694°N 114.913278°E |
Campus | Metropolitan and regional with multiple sites |
Colors | Green White |
Website | www |
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]