Al-Madinah International University

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The Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) supports pure-mode distance and online learning, with a keen focus on Islamic studies and Arabic language.

The Al-Madinah International University main office is in Selangor, Malaysia. The university was founded in 2006.

A relatively new school, MEDIU has gained popularity quickly, with almost 3000 applicants as of autumn 2008. Students are from varied countries such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Its web site notes that MEDIU students use an "Advanced Learning & Interactive Management System" (ALIMs). Studies may include web-based assignments and quizzes, moderated by lecturers and tutors. Group discussions are facilitated, and academic progress monitored.

A physical "learning centre" allows face-to-face meetings and purchase of textbooks and CDs.

The Al-Madinah International University web site is at http://www.mediu.edu.my

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Undergraduate degrees available include:

• Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) In Fiqh & Usul Fiqh
• Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) In Al-Hadith
• Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) In the Science of Al-Quran
• Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) in Da’wah and Usuluddin
• Bachelor of Languages (Hons) in Arabic Language and Literature
• Bachelor of Information Technology(Hons)
• Bachelor of Information Technology(Hons) in Management Information System
• Bachelor of Information Technology(Hons) in System Development and Administration

Diploma Programs include:

• Diploma In Information Technology
• Diploma In Business Information System

Postgraduate degrees include:

• Master In Fiqh
• Master In Usul Al-Fiqh
• Master In Fiqh Al-Sunnah
• Master In Tafsir and Ulum Al-Quran
• Master in Arabic Language

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