Islamic University Of Technology (IUT)

The Islamic University of Technology is basically an educational and research institution. The main objective of the University is to help generally in human resources development in member states of the OIC, particularly in different fields of engineering, technology and technical education.

Provide instruction in engineering, technology and technical and vocational education and in such branches of learning connected with the above fields as per requirement of the Member States and as approved the Conference, and in particular, train instructors, technicians in technologies needed in the Member States and to upgrade the mid level and lower level manpower to international standards.
Conduct, promote and guide research in engineering, in industrial and technological fields and in technical and vocational education to the benefits of the Member States of the OIC.
Hold examination and grant and confer certificates, degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who have pursued courses of study provided by the University and have passed the examinations of the University under such conditions as may be prescribed by the academic rules and regulations of the University.
May confer other academic distinctions on persons of high eminence of the Member States with the approval of the general assembly on the recommendation of the Board.
Promote technical cooperation, exchange technical know-how and disseminate basic information in the field of human resource development through short and special courses, seminars, workshops and publications.
Ensure coordination between the objective of the University with other national and regional institutions of the Islamic Countries as well as with international institutions.
Undertake advisory and consultancy services for government, International Bodies and foundations or allied organizations.
Participate in the meetings of commissions and committees established by the Conference with appropriate background and technical papers.
Cooperate and collaborate with the General Secretariat, and with other subsidiary and affiliated organs of the conference.
Any other relevant functions as may be decided from time to time.


The structure of the University comprises the Joint General Assembly, the Governing Board, Syndicate and the Vice Chancellor. The internal setup and working conditions of the University are governed by its Internal Rules and Regulations as approved by the ICFM as well as by the provisions of the Personnel and Financial Regulations of the OIC.
The Vice Chancellor of the University is the chief executive in charge of the overall management of the University and takes measures necessary for realizing the objectives of the University. The Member States cooperate in every possible manner to assist the University in pursuing its objectives. The budget of the University is financed by mandatory contributions of the Government of the Member States in proportion to their contribution to the budget of the General Secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
Joint General Assembly
The Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs consisting of all Member States of the OIC acts as Joint General Assembly of the Subsidiary Organs including IUT. The Joint General Assembly acting as General Assembly of the University


Determines the general policy of the University and provides the general guidance to it.


Examines the activity programme of the University and submits its recommendations to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (ICFM).


Examines and approves the Internal Rules and Regulations governing the internal activities of the University.


Elects the members of the Governing Board for a specific period.


Examines the whole budget which is prepared on programme basis prior to its submission to the Permanent Finance Committee (PFC).


Considers and submits for the approval of the ICFM the final accounts of the University after having been audited by the Finance Control Organ (FCO).