Course and Credit Requirement

A student will be awarded a degree/diploma at the International Open University once the university and academic requirements, and the standards of performance of the program are met.i. Bridge Diploma to MA Course Credit RequirementTo obtain a Higher Diploma in Islamic Studies (Bridge Diploma to M.A. in Islamic Studies), a student needs to complete a […]

Course and Credit Requirement

The International Open University courses consist of recorded lectures by instructors and recorded supplementary sessions by faculty members. A student will earn different credit hours on successful completion of a course. You may find the credit hours details on the respective program’s curriculum page.MA/ MSc / MEd Degree Course Credit RequirementTo obtain a MA/MEd/MSc degree, […]

Revised Programs

To earn a Postgraduate degree, students are required to meet the following:Complete the minimum 240 credits of the program within the minimum study period of 2 years,Satisfy the research requirements of the degree: complete a minor dissertation that demonstrates the candidate’s mastery of a scholarly field of inquiry in the chosen stream.Satisfy the community work […]

Pre Spring 2024

A student will be awarded a Degree/Associate Degree/certificate at the International Open University once the university and academic requirements, and the standards of performance of the program are met.

Postgraduate Graduation Requirement

Postgraduate Graduation Requirement Pre Spring 2024A student will receive a degree or diploma from the International Open University upon meeting all university and academic requirements, as well as the program’s performance standards.Complete the minimum required credits of the program within the stipulated study time frame.Satisfy the community work and social engagement requirement of the program, […]

Dr Bilal Philips public meeting

IOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr Bilal Philips held a public meeting on the topic ‘Ramadhan is over: What now?’ at Solitaire Plaza, Indira Gandhi Street on 13 April, 2024.The meeting was organized to give members of the public an opportunity for an interface with Dr Bilal Philips, and a chance to get their questions answered.

Dr Bilal Philips meets Al Hikma Education officials

Pic: IOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr Bilal Philips; IOU Representative Dr Mohamed Salum; Sheikh Abdulqadir, President Al Hikma; Sheikh Kishki, Executive Director Al Hikma; Sheikh Yaqoub; Brother Yussuf. Dr Bilal Philips meets Al Hikma Education managementIOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr Bilal Philips held a meeting with Sheikh Abdulqadir, President, Al Hikma, and Sheikh Kishki, Executive Director, Al […]

Dr Bilal Philips meets Amana Bank management

IOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr Bilal Philips held a meeting with Amana Bank Managementat the Amana Bank Headquarters on 12 April, 2024. The purpose of the meeting was to establish collaborations between IOU and Amana Bank in the following areas:

Dr Bilal Philips visits Pemba Ministry of Education

Pic: IOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr Bilal Philips; Dr Mohamed Salum – IOU Rep; Mr Mostafa – Manager, Pemba IOU learning center; Mr Adam Kombo Nassor – Planning officer, Ministry of Education; Mr Salum Kuza Shekhan – Adult Education Officer; Aziza Alawi Mussa – High Education Officer; Hamad Mkubwa Hamad – High Education Officer. IOU Founder-Chancellor […]

Dr Bilal Philips visits IOU learning center, Pemba

Pic: IOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr Bilal Philips and wife with Dr Mohamed Salum, Mr Mostafa and IOU students at Pemba.  IOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr Bilal Philips held a meeting with IOU students to discuss their challenges and suggestions with regard to their studies at IOU during a visit to the IOU learning centerPemba on 7 April, 2024. 

Dr Bilal Philips visits Sumait University

Pic:IOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr Bilal Philips;Dr Mohamed Salum, IOU Rep.; Prof. Msafiri – Vice Chancellor Sumait University;Prof.Yunus Abdille Musa, Deputy Vice Chancellor;Prof.Haji Mwevura Haji DVC Academics;Dr.Bunuyami Dean of Law and Sharia Department;Dr.Nawaje Ali, Dean of Health Department; Dr. Anttat Abdulqwy, Dean of Faculty of Science IOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr Bilal Philips held a meeting with […]

Dr Bilal Philips meets Zanzibar University officials

Pic: IOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr. Bilal Philips; Dr. Mohamed Salum, IOU Rep; Dr. Rashid Juma, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration,Prof Mohamed Awadelkarim, vice Chancellor; Dr. Mammudu Daffay, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics;Dr Khalfan Abdullah Mohamed, Faculty Dean of Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences. IOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr. Bilal Philips met officials at Zanzibar University to discuss collaboration between […]

Dr Bilal Philips meets Zanzibar Muslim College officials

Pics: Mohamed Shaib Same, Principal, Zanzibar Muslim College; Mohamed Mwinyi Ramadhan, Assistant Principal (Academics); Saleh Mgeni Mussa, Assistant Principal Administration; Salum Rashid Salum, College Adviser with IOU Founder-Chancellor Dr Prof. Dr Bilal Philips and Dr Mohamed Salum, IOU Tanzania Rep. IOU Founder-Chancellor Prof Dr Bilal Philips held a meeting with staff and officials at Zanzibar […]