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Overview<\/h2>\n

The Islamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam (also known as IUAHS or IOL University of Applied Sciences) is a small, focused institution in the Netherlands, officially founded on 21 November 1997 and starting instruction in September 1998. It serves students from diverse Muslim communities and specializes in theology, Islamic chaplaincy, and moral guidance, with learning designed for professional use in real care and community settings.<\/p>\n

Despite its modest size, the university is known for its bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree programs in Islamic Theology and Islamic Spiritual Care (chaplaincy). The learning environment is intimate, with smaller cohorts and close faculty mentorship. The institution\u2019s mission is to prepare graduates for roles in health care, social work, prisons, education, and community leadership\u2014supported by an applied, vocational approach alongside Islamic scholarship. Many students benefit from structured internship experiences and an emphasis on ethical professional development and interfaith understanding.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Field<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Name<\/td>\nIslamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n21 November 1997 (teaching from September 1998)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPrivate Islamic university of applied sciences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nRotterdam, The Netherlands<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students<\/td>\nSmall international cohort focused on professional theology programs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nIslamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam official site<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nTuition Fee (per year, approximate)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Bachelor\u2019s in Islamic Theology<\/td>\nComparable to standard Dutch university of applied sciences tuition (~\u20ac4,000\u2013\u20ac5,000\/year; confirm for the intake year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master\u2019s in Islamic Spiritual Care (Chaplaincy)<\/td>\nAligned with Dutch higher education regulations (~\u20ac4,500\u2013\u20ac6,000\/year; confirm for the intake year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:<\/strong> Tuition can vary by student status and intake year, so always verify the latest fees on the university\u2019s official pages before applying.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n