Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis

Name

Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis

Legal name

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (UniSIRAJ)

Website

https://kuips.edu.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Islamic higher education
• University degree programs
• Foundation diploma programs
• Graduate research programs
• Tuition-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Perlis

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to local and international students across its diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Fee structures vary by program level and student nationality (local vs international).
2. MAIPs Scholarship Administration: The university participates in the MAIPs (Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis) scholarship program which provides full funding for eligible Asnaf Fisabilillah students, including tuition, accommodation, and living allowances.
3. PTPTN Student Loans: Students can access education loans through Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN), with loan levels determined based on BSHR recipient status or family income levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (UniSIRAJ) delivers MQA-accredited Islamic higher education across foundation, diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels through faculties covering Al-Quran and Sunnah, Islamic Studies, Muamalat and Islamic Finance, and Business and Management Sciences. It supports students with hostel accommodation, digital library resources, and the MAIPs-UniSIRAJ Higher Education Scholarship that funds tuition, housing, and living allowances for Asnaf Fisabilillah students.

Product overview

Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (UniSIRAJ) operates as a multi-faceted higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programmes and digital services. Its academic offerings span Foundation Studies (Foundation in Islamic Studies, Foundation in Muamalah), Undergraduate Studies (Diploma and Bachelor's degree programmes across Islamic Studies, Muamalat & Islamic Finance, Business & Management Sciences, and Al-Quran & Sunnah disciplines), and Graduate Studies (Doctorate and Master's programmes). Supporting the academic mission, the institution provides a suite of digital services including the UniSIRAJ Single Sign-On (SSO) portal, iStudent application portal, KUIPs Management System (KMS), and a Digital Library collection with electronic databases (Al Manhal eLibrary, SIR Digital Collections, Turnitin). Financial support is available through the MAIPs-UniSIRAJ Higher Education Scholarship. The institution was established on 3rd March 2013 under MAIPs with HRH Tuanku Raja Muda of Perlis as principal patron.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foundation Studies Programme Preparatory foundation programmes including Foundation in Islamic Studies and Foundation in Muamalah, providing pre-university education for entry into undergraduate diploma and degree programmes at UniSIRAJ.
• Undergraduate Studies Programme Diploma and Bachelor's degree programmes including Diploma and Bachelor's in Islamic Studies, Islamic Banking & Finance, Muamalat Management, Business Administration, Accountancy, Computer Science (Data Science), Information Technology (Internet of Things), Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Al-Quran and Sunnah, Hadith, Syariah, Arabic Language, Islamic Wealth Management, and Accounting.
• Graduate Studies Programme Postgraduate programmes including Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Studies with specializations in Fiqh, Muamalah, Usuluddin, Quranic Sciences, and Hadith Sciences; Doctor of Philosophy in Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah Language; and Master's Degree in Islamic Studies, offered in both full-time and part-time modes.
• MAIPs-UniSIRAJ Higher Education Scholarship Full scholarship programme introduced in 2017 by the Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs), providing funding for Asnaf Fisabilillah students covering tuition fees, hostel accommodation, and RM 300/month living allowances for diploma and bachelor's level studies, available to local and international students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 students supported with full scholarships since 2017

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 33 Universities in IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2025UniSIRAJ has established international networking through forum and strategic cooperation with 33 universities in Indonesia, strengthening its regional presence in Islamic higher education.
• Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniSIRAJ was established under the auspices of MAIPs. The MAIPs-UniSIRAJ Higher Education Scholarship has helped more than 1,000 students since 2017 with full funding for tuition, accommodation, and living allowances.
• KIAS (Kolej Islam Antarabangsa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution under the Malaysian private higher education system.
• KTDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution listed as part of UniSIRAJ's partner network.
• Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for academic collaboration and student exchange.
• International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for Islamic higher education collaboration.
• UiTM (Universiti Teknologi MARA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for academic collaboration.
• UPSI (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for education-related collaboration.
• INCEIF (International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for Islamic finance education and research.
• Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMGS handles visa processing and provides guidelines for international student applications to UniSIRAJ.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Universiti Malaya (UM): Malaysia's top-ranked public research university and a broad incumbent in higher education across Islamic studies, business, IT, and accountancy. Sets the ceiling on competition for top Malaysian students who might otherwise consider private Islamic university colleges like KUIPs.
• Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM): Malaysia's largest public university by enrollment, with extensive programs in business, IT, accountancy, and Islamic studies. Listed as a KUIPs partner but also a major competitor for the same domestic Malaysian students across business and IT disciplines.
• International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM): Malaysia's flagship public international Islamic university offering programs from foundation through PhD across Islamic studies, Islamic finance, law, medicine, and engineering. Directly comparable to KUIPs in mission and program mix, but at vastly larger scale and with global brand recognition; competes for the same Islamic higher education students in Malaysia and the region.

Regional players

• Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA): Public Malaysian university offering Islamic studies, business, and contemporary programs including some Islamic finance content. Operates as a regional public alternative to private Islamic university colleges like KUIPs for students in the east coast and northern regions.
• Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM): Northern Malaysian public research university focused on business, management, and accounting — directly competing for students in KUIPs' core business and accounting programs. Located in neighbouring Kedah, making it a geographic peer for prospective Perlis students.
• Universiti Islam Indonesia (UII): Indonesian private Islamic university, part of KUIPs' 33-university Indonesian partner network. Comparable in mission and program scope, and the strongest representative of the cross-border Indonesian university cluster UniSIRAJ has built relationships with.

Direct peers

• INCEIF (International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance): Malaysia's specialist Islamic finance education institution offering master's, professional, and executive programs in Islamic finance. Listed as a KUIPs partner, it directly competes for the same Islamic banking and finance student pool that KUIPs' Muamalat faculty serves.
• Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM): Public Malaysian Islamic university focused on integrating Islamic and contemporary sciences, with strength in Shariah, Arabic, Islamic finance, and social sciences. Most direct Malaysian competitor to KUIPs in niche Islamic higher education, offering similar foundation-to-PhD programs at a comparable price point with greater brand recognition.

Emerging players

• Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI): Malaysian public education-focused university offering teacher training and education programs. Listed as a KUIPs partner; competes for students interested in education-adjacent Islamic studies and Arabic language programs.
• Kolej Islam Antarabangsa (KIAS): Malaysian private Islamic college offering foundation, diploma, and degree programs in Islamic studies and related disciplines. Direct niche competitor to KUIPs at the private Islamic higher education level, with a similar pricing and program structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kuipsmedia1107
• Facebookfacebook.com/unisiraj
• Instagraminstagram.com/unisiraj_info_rasmi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kolej-universiti-islam-perlis

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Number of profiles

Profiles30 records

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