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WELCOME TO THE CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AT UNIVERSITI ISLAM SULTAN AHMAD SHAH (UNIPSAS), AN EDUCATIONAL HUB DEDICATED TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND PROGRAMS, OFFERING A DIVERSE RANGE OF ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES.

The first step toward the growth and promotion of Islamic higher education in the state was the founding of Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah (UnIPSAS), formerly known as Kolej Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah (KUIPSAS). The Pahang State Executive Council gave its approval on August 27, 1996, marking the beginning of its history. The original purpose of UnIPSAS was to provide a pathway for state-religious secondary school graduates to continue their study at universities. Following permission from the Malaysian Ministry of Education, the first intake of students, numbering 67, began.

On November 16, 2000, which is equivalent to 19 Syaaban 1421H, His Majesty officially opened this university, which has a close connection to Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar, His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang. In the state of Pahang, His Majesty the Sultan of Pahang came to represent the university’s brilliance.

Sistem Pendidikan Islam Pahang Sendirian Berhad (SPIPSB), a subsidiary of the state government, is the sole operator of UnIPSAS, which has been registered as a private higher education institution since April 1998. UnIPSAS, which provides study opportunities at the diploma level, was approved by Malaysia’s Ministry of Education in 1996.

This demonstrates the State Government’s strong support for UnIPSAS, especially in view of the yearly funding it provides. Approximately 41 acres of land were used for the construction of the university, which cost RM41 million. The facilities include academic buildings, administrative buildings, a library, student residences, a cafeteria, a main hall, a sports complex, the president’s residence, and housing for staff and lecturers. The building was finished in February 2000. The Pahang state government has also set aside 503 acres of land as assets for UnIPSAS and to facilitate future growth. Another notable feature of the university is a mosque that is estimated to be worth over RM10 million.

2013 marked the seventeenth year since UnIPSAS was founded, meaning that for more than ten years, the university has promoted excellence in Islamic higher education in the Pahang state and generated an inventory of skilled human capital that is in line with the needs of the labor market. In order to address the recommendations made by the Pahang Islamic Education System’s Board of Directors and Board of Management, UnIPSAS first established partnerships with both public and private universities.

The first Chancellor of UnIPSAS was His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang, who was appointed by the State Government. On February 25, 2016, the Sultan’s official proclamation ceremony was performed. In the meantime, the Pahang Chief Minister had been appointed as UnIPSAS’s Pro-Chancellor.

Kewujudan Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah (UnIPSAS) yang dahulunya dikenali sebagai Kolej Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah (KUIPSAS) adalah merupakan titik tolak pertama ke arah pembangunan dan kemajuan pendidikan tinggi Islam di negeri ini. Sejarahnya bermula pada 27 Ogos 1996 apabila Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri Pahang meluluskan idea penubuhannya. Buat permulaannya, UnIPSAS menampung keperluan saluran pengajian tinggi bagi pelajar-pelajar lepasan sekolah menengah agama negeri untuk melanjutkan pelajaran mereka di institusi pengajian tinggi. Pengambilan kumpulan pelajar pertama seramai 67 orang telah dimulakan sebaik sahaja menerima keputusan daripada Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia.

Universiti yang cukup sinonim dengan KDYMM Sultan Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah Al-Musta‟in Billah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar ini telah dirasmikan oleh Baginda pada 16 November 2000 bersamaan 19 Syaaban 1421H. KDYMM Sultan Pahang menjadi simbol dan lambang kegemilangan Universiti ini di negeri Pahang.

Mulai April 1998, UnIPSAS berdaftar sebagai sebuah institusi pendidikan tinggi swasta dan bernaung sepenuhnya di bawah anak syarikat kerajaan negeri, Sistem Pendidikan Islam Pahang Sendirian Berhad (SPIPSB). UnIPSAS yang menawarkan peluang pengajian peringkat diploma ini telah mendapat kelulusan Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia pada tahun 1996. Ini bermakna Kerajaan Negeri memberikan komitmen yang padu terhadap UnIPSAS terutama menerusi geran peruntukan tahunan. Universiti ini dibina di atas tanah seluas kira-kira 41 ekar melibatkan perbelanjaan sebanyak RM41 juta meliputi bangunan pentadbiran, bangunan akademik, perpustakaan, blok-blok asrama pelajar, kafeteria, dewan besar, kompleks sukan, rumah kediaman Presiden dan blok-blok kediaman pensyarah/staf dan telah siap dibina pada Februari 2000. Seluas 503 ekar tanah juga telah diperuntukkan oleh kerajaan negeri Pahang bagi menampung perkembangan pembangunan dan sebagai aset kepada UnIPSAS. Manakala terdapat sebuah masjid bernilai hampir RM10 juta yang turut menjadi mercu tanda kebanggaan Universiti ini.

Tahun 2013 merupakan tahun ke tujuh belas penubuhan UnIPSAS, dan ini menandakan sudah lebih dari sedekad Universiti ini telah memacu kecemerlangan pendidikan tinggi Islam di negeri Pahang dan mengeluarkan sumber modal insan yang berkualiti dan bertepatan dengan aspirasi pasaran kerjaya.

Sebagai langkah awal, UnIPSAS telah menyahut saranan Ahli Lembaga Pengarah dan Lembaga Pengurus Sistem Pendidikan Islam Pahang agar membuat kerjasama dengan institusi pengajian tinggi awam dan swasta.

Kerajaan Negeri telah berkenan melantik Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Pahang sebagai Canselor Pertama UnIPSAS dan Majlis Istiadat Pemasyhuran Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Pahang selaku Canselor Pertama UnIPSAS telah diadakan pada 25 Februari 2016. Manakala Menteri Besar Pahang dilantik sebagai Pro-Canselor UnIPSAS.