University Overview
Founded in 2007, the Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Gadong (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Brunei-Muara. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Negara Brunei Darussalam (Ministry of Education of Brunei Darussalam), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Bruneian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 16-year-old Bruneian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Bruneian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNISSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Memberships and Affiliations
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- Asian Islamic Universities Association (AIUA)
- Islamic Universities League (IUL)
- ASEAN University Network (AUN)
- Asia-Pacific University Community Engagement Network (APUCEN)
- International Association of Universities (IAU)
- Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP)
- Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
- Afro-Asian Universitity Forum (AAUF)
- Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Pre-Bachelor degrees
It includes undergraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to tertiary certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate degrees that are below the bachelor's degree level.
2) usually take less than 2 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as short-cycle tertiary education (ISCED Level 5) programs that are typically practically based, vocational or occupationally specific and prepare for labor market entry. These programs may also provide a pathway to other tertiary programs such as bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor's degrees
It includes undergraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to bachelor's degrees.
2) usually take between 3 to 5 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as bachelor's or equivalent (ISCED Level 6) programs that are designed to provide intermediate academic and/or professional knowledge, skills and competencies leading to a first tertiary degree or equivalent qualification.
Master's degrees
It includes postgraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to master's degrees.
2) usually take between 1 to 3 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as master's or equivalent (ISCED Level 7) programs that are designed to provide advanced academic and/or professional knowledge, skills and competencies leading to a second tertiary degree or equivalent qualification.
Doctoral's degrees
It includes postgraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to doctorate degrees.
2) usually take 4 or more years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as doctorate or equivalent (ISCED Level 8) programs that are designed primarily to lead to an advanced research qualification, usually concluding with the submission and defense of a substantive dissertation of publishable quality based on original research.
Arts & Humanities
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Applied Arts
- Classics
- Design
- Education
- Fine Arts
- History
- Literature
- Museum Studies
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Religion and Theology
- Visual Arts
- Other Arts & Humanities Studies