Welcome to the International Open University (IOU)
The International Open University (IOU), previously known as the Islamic Online University, was launched by Dr. Bilal Philips in 2007 as a higher education institution that offers affordable online undergraduate and graduate programs.
Our university is committed to spreading beneficial knowledge that is easily accessible and will benefit not only individual students but also empower entire communities.
IOU provides an equal opportunity for all students and makes earning a degree a real possibility even for the neediest of students. Students can benefit from low cost accredited Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in various fields of study.
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Islamic Ethics
We strive for the highest standards of personal integrity, honesty and responsibility as Muslims first.
Authenticity
Our curriculum is based on correct and authentic knowledge based on the Quran and Sunnah.
Affordability
Fees are comparatively low and affordable for a degree program
Accessibility
You can study online from anywhere in the world.
Community
You can be part of a global community of Muslim students from over 200 countries.
314,548 Registered Students Globally
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Comprised of students from around the globe, the student body will learn through watching and listening to video and audio lectures as well as reading PDF format txts with the support of well-trained tutorial assistants.How to Study
This video contains a visual description of a course page from IOU's degree campus.
Libraries
Fostering academic research, intellectual development and growth, enhancing the study experience, and enriching the minds of the students are some of the goals of the IOU
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Incredibly Low Fees
Total Cost of a BA or BSc US $880 – US $2560 only
