IUIN began following recommendations at the 2nd Islamic Summit of Kings and Heads of States and governments in 1974 at Lahore (Pakistan).
It started its activities in 1986 with a hundred or so students majoring in Arabic Language and Islamic studies.
The IUIN is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW).
Degree programmes are offered in five faculties, two centers, and two institutes.
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