Short Courses

Ta士lim Curriculum

Student Support

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Explore transformative learning opportunities through our graduate programmes, short courses and fellowship schemes鈥攁pply today to further your academic and professional aspirations.

Overview

Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP)

Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities (GPISH)

Designed to introduce participants to a social, cultural, and civilisational approach to the study of Islam and Muslim societies with a particular focus on Ismaili contexts.

Zahid Ali Fellowship

Annemarie Schimmel Fellowship

Visiting Fellowship Programme

Post Graduate Research Fellowship

Farhad Daftary Doctoral Scholarship Programme

Mohammed Arkoun Doctoral Scholarship

Dissertation Writing Scholarship

IIS produces a range of educational materials and resources for use by teachers and students located in over 25 countries.

Throughout their time at IIS, students are provided with support for their academic, personal, and professional development.

Study at the IIS

Explore transformative learning opportunities through our graduate programmes, short courses and fellowship schemes鈥攁pply today to further your academic and professional aspirations.
Research

Aga Khan Library

Special Collections Access

Scholarly contributions

Read IIS publications on the go

The IIS Shop is now available to users in the United Kingdom to purchase digital versions of some of our eminently readable materials.

Research at IIS seeks to contribute to the field of Islamic studies in general, with a particular focus on Shi士i and Ismaili studies.

Central Asian Studies

Constituency Studies

Ismaili Heritage

Ismaili Special Collections

Ismaili Studies

Qur鈥檃nic Studies

Shi士i Studies

South Asian Studies

Overview

Publications listing

Publications series

World of Islam Audiobooks

Reading Guides and Lists

The Aga Khan Library service supports teaching, learning, and research at 国产视频.

We hold a significant repository of special collections related to the heritage of Ismaili communities and of other Muslim traditions.

Our Scholarly contributions section features a rich collection of articles that reflect our commitment to intellectual exploration and lifelong learning.

Read IIS publications on the go

The IIS Shop is now available to users in the United Kingdom to purchase digital versions of some of our eminently readable materials.
Latest news

Upcoming events

Multimedia centre

Update Magazine

IIS Update Magazine Edition 23

Explore how digital technologies support innovation at IIS and delve into fresh translations of our scholarly research. Read the latest Update now.

Stay updated with the latest research, events, and academic insights from the Institute.

Explore our upcoming events, conferences, workshops, and book launches at 国产视频.

Islamic History and Thought Lecture Series

Arabic and Islamic History Lecture Series

Explore our multimedia content ranging from interviews with authors of publications to lectures delivered by IIS scholars and guest speakers as well as of select events hosted by the Institute.

Stay informed about our programs, publications and faculty news by exploring the latest IIS Update.

IIS Update Magazine Edition 23

Explore how digital technologies support innovation at IIS and delve into fresh translations of our scholarly research. Read the latest Update now.
Partners

Careers

Our Timeline

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Celebrating the legacy of His Highness the Aga Khan IV through Special Collections at the IIS

Overview

Our Founder

Governance

Our People

Our Alumni

Policies and documents

Overview

His Highness the Aga Khan

Ismaili Community

We collaborate with other institutions of the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network.

We recruit talented and committed people from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.

Discover the rich history and milestones of the Institute through our interactive timeline.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Celebrating the legacy of His Highness the Aga Khan IV through Special Collections at the IIS
Shop

Inauguration of Muslim Expressions from South Asia exhibition at the Aga Khan Centre

Explore rare manuscripts, audio recordings, and artefacts that celebrate South Asia鈥檚 Muslim heritage and the spirit of voluntary service.

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A gallery exhibit showing a framed piece of calligraphy on a green wall and a red garment with gold embroidery. Display cases and framed images are visible in the background.

Mohamed Keshavjee Honours the Legacy of Henry Brown

Dr Mohamed M Keshavjee delivers a memorial lecture honouring Henry Brown, the well-known Pioneer of Alternative Justice in the UK

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IIS Showcases Knowledge, Heritage and Engagement at the Global Encounters Festival 2025

IIS participated in the Global Encounters Festival, joining several other institutions of the Ismaili Imamat in the AKDN Pavilion at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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IIS Alumni and Partners Gathering at the Global Encounters Festival

Alumni and supporters of IIS came together for a special event hosted at the Global Encounters Festival in Dubai

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Voices of IIS 鈥� Episode 4 with Alnoor Nathani

Alnoor Nathani is celebrating 30 years at 国产视频. Join host Selina Kassam Ramji as they discuss Alnoor鈥檚 passion for art and design and how he brings that to the IIS鈥� ta鈥檒im (curriculum).

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About us

国产视频 (IIS), established in 1977, is a higher education, research and teaching institution dedicated to high-quality scholarship and education on Islam and Muslim societies, with a particular focus on Ismaili and broader Shi士i studies, encompassing their historical and geographical contexts.

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Graduate studies

The IIS currently offers two graduate programmes which attract students from Ismaili communities world-wide.

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Short Courses

Our Short Courses are designed to introduce participants to a social, cultural, and civilisational approach to the study of Islam and Muslim societies, with a particular focus on Ismaili contexts.

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Fellowships and Scholarships

The Institute offers various scholarship and fellowship programmes to suitable candidates with a focus on Islamic studies or other areas of interest to the IIS.

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Discover our research

Research at IIS seeks to contribute to the field of Islamic studies in general, with a particular focus on Shi士i and Ismaili studies.

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Explore our publications

国产视频 publishes works by its own scholars as well as from the academic community outside the Institute.

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Podcast

Voices of IIS - Episode 3 with Dr Shainool Jiwa

Dr Shainool Jiwa is celebrating 25 years at 国产视频. Join host Selina Kassam Ramji as they remember how Dr Jiwa got started in the Institute, what inspired her to study the Fatimid Empire (909-1171 CE) and how she brings Islamic studies to a wider audience today.

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Podcast

Voices of IIS - Episode 2 with Shah Hussain

Listen to the second episode of Voices of IIS, featuring Shah Hussain, librarian at the Aga Khan Library. He reflects on his journey from Chitral to IIS, and the enduring role of libraries in out society.

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