The Aga Khan University's Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) was founded in 2002 as an educational and research unit. The Institute advances the University's commitment to academic excellence and social development. AKU-ISMC's ambitious remit is to carry out excellent research and teaching that can enable future and current leaders to effectively address complex challenges facing the world.
AKU-ISMC is a research-driven and nondenominational humanities and social science academic institution producing internationally recognised research, education and outreach founded on a scholarly and plural understanding of Islam and Muslim cultures.
The Institute's aim is to present a non-dogmatic perspective by employing and contributing to the development of new methods and theories in the study of Islam and Muslim cultures. At AKU-ISMC, critical questions are being asked regarding the production of Islam rather than discussing what Islam is. AKU-ISMC also adopts an interdisciplinary, comparative, collaborative and analytical approach within a framework of the study of cultures and civilisations to realise its goals. Read more
Academics
The Aga Khan University's Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) was founded in 2002 as an educational and research unit. The Institute advances the University's commitment to academic excellence and social development.
Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations
Programmes
Master of Arts in Muslim Cultures
PhD Programme
Dual Master’s Degree with Columbia University
Summer Programme
Short Courses
Research
The Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations is a research-driven and non-denominational liberal arts academic institution which produces research, education and outreach founded on a scholarly and plural understanding of Islam and Muslim cultures
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Faculty
Our distinguished faculty mentor students to build problem-solving and collaboration skills that will enable them to become leaders.
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