Background of Organization

The Albukhary International University (AiU) is a waqf (eternally charitable) institution, a fully residential campus with comprehensive facilities and conducive living and learning environment for self-discovery, nurturing relationships and building understanding on global issues.

Experience a holistic approach in education at AiU that will enrich your academic quest and to be a truly global citizen of the 21st century through a combined planned social engagement programmes carried out throughout the study period.

Designed and constructed on 45 acres (18 hectares) site, AiU has a dedicated and iconic campus located near the city of Alor Setar, the capital of the State of Kedah in the north of Malaysia. The campus is accessible by air, railway and highways to the city of Alor Setar.

The University is one of inspiring architectural splendour that mirrors the centres of learning of yesteryears. Although several are reminiscent of classical Muslim architecture during the Golden Age of Learning then, AiU is not an Islamic university. AiU prides itself as an international university with a diverse enrollment of students from over 50 nationalities, and counting.

Through its vision, mission and core values, AiU is committed to ensuring human dignity in line with the concept of sejahtera as the core ethos of the University.

Background of AiU library

The Albukhary International University (AIU) Library is a four-storey building constructed in the Safavid architectural design. The interesting feature of the library is a replica of the Dome of the Rock also known as Masjid Qubbat As-Sakhrah. The dome was painted by a team of Palestinian painters with the help of University of Technology MARA's Fine Arts students.

The reading rooms are designated for both Quiet Study and Collaborative Study. The first floor is designated as the Collaborative Study Area whereas the second and third floors are the Quiet Study Areas. The Ground Floor is meant for leisure reading, book exhibitions and borrowing activities. The total seating capacity exceeds 1000.

The primary goal of the AIU Library is to argument the teaching and learning activities of the university. This can be achieved by providing an active, frequently used collection of print and online resources that support the university curriculum and facilitate teaching and learning, research as well as administrative activities of the University. Materials for light reading, development of soft-skills, hobbies and interests are also available.