12Apr, 2026
    IOU Awards Certificates to 1MAS Beneficiaries in Pemba

    Certificates were today awarded by the International Open University (IOU) to 1MAS beneficiaries from Pemba in recognition of their participation in a curriculum development initiative carried out to benefit the local community, which began on 24/08/2025.

    The participants actively contributed to the development and review of educational materials, demonstrating commitment, teamwork, and academic excellence while supporting improvements in local learning resources.

    The participants’ commitment was praised by the organizer (Moyo Islamic Academy), who also urged other students to take part in similar community-focused academic endeavors.

    29Mar, 2026
    MAFUNZO YA USALAMA WA MTANDAO KWA WAFANYAKAZI

    Tunayo heshima kuwajulisha kuhusu uwepo wa mafunzo ya Usalama wa Mtandao (Cybersecurity) yatakayofanyika kwa njia ya mtandao kupitia Google Meet.

    Mafunzo haya yameandaliwa mahsusi kwa ajili ya taasisi ili kuwajengea wafanyakazi uwezo wa kulinda taarifa, mifumo, na miundombinu ya TEHAMA dhidi ya vitisho vinavyoendelea kuongezeka katika mazingira ya kidijitali.

    Mafunzo yataendeshwa kwa muda wa miezi mitatu, siku moja kwa wiki, kwa masaa matatu kwa kila kipindi.

    Tunakukaribisha wewe na taasisi yako kuzingatia kushiriki katika mafunzo haya muhimu kwa lengo la kuimarisha usalama wa taarifa na kuongeza ufanisi wa matumizi ya mifumo ya kidijitali.

    Imarisha Usalama wa taarifa.

    MAMBO MUHIMU

    1. Ukifanya usajili na kulipa ada mapema utapata punguzo 20%

    2. Kwa wanafunzi wa MIA & IOU kupata punguzo la 50% (i.e. Ukiwa utafanya maombi mapema utapata punguzo mara mbili yaani PUNGUZO LA 20% BAADA YA PUNGUZO LA 50%

    3. Fanya usajili leo, kisha fanya malipo kabla ya tarehe ya mwisho ya punguzo ili kupata punguzo la 20%.

    4. Baada ya kupita muda wa punguzo utalipa ada kamili isipokuwa wanafunzi wa MIA & IOU wataendelea kupata punguzo la 50% bila ya 20%

    5. Anuani rasmi ya kujisajili ni JISAJILI HAPA

    ANGALIZO

    ADA YA MAFUNZO: Inaenda kutumika kusaidia wanafunzi kupata ufadhili na huduma nyingine za kijamii (LEARN & DONATE)

    17Feb, 2026
    MIA & IOU listed on Zan Ajira Portal
    Moyo Islamic Academy – MIA
    The International Open University – IOU

    Moyo Islamic Academy – MIA & The International Open University – IOU have been listed on the Zanzibar Public Services Recruitment Portal.

    This milestone means that our graduates are eligible to apply for employment opportunities within the government of the Revolutionary of Zanzibar through official recruitment system (Zan Ajira Portal)

    16Feb, 2026
    Ramadan Special – Office Hours

     

    Ramadan Special – Office Hours

    Days: Sunday to Thursday

    Working Hours: 8:00 to 16:00

    (Starting 8:00 to 12:30 for Female Workers/Students, Starting 8:00 to 16:00 for Male Workers/Students)

    For and behalf of Board, Management and Staffs, we are wishing you all a blessed and successful Ramadan.

    Issued By:

    The President’s Office & International Affairs,

    Moyo Islamic Academy,

    P. O. Box 271,

    Chake Chake,

    South Pemba

    Zanzibar – Tanzania.

     

    29Jan, 2026
    MIA and OUT strengthen academic collaboration

    Moyo Islamic Academy (MIA) today held a productive meeting with Prof. Paul D. Ikwaba, Director of Teaching, Learning and Examination Services at The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) – HQ, who represented the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics).

    MIA was represented by Ag.VP – Academic Affairs, Br. Mustafa Moyo (R), and for OUT by Prof. Paul D. Ikwaba, Director of Teaching, Learning and Examination Services (L).

    The meeting focused on strengthening institutional collaboration between MIA and OUT, with discussions centered on academic cooperation.

    Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a strong and sustainable partnership that will contribute to the advancement of Open, Distance and electronic Learning and the development of human capital in Tanzania.

    8Dec, 2025
    Coordinator from the Grand Mufti’s Office of Zanzibar – Pemba office visits our learning Center

    Sh. Said Ahmad Mohammed, the Coordinator from the Grand Mufti’s Office of Zanzibar – Pemba office paid an official visit to our learning center as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between religious and educational institutions.

    The purpose of the visit was to observe how the center operates, familiarize himself with our academic and administrative activities, and explore opportunities for future cooperation. During the tour, he was briefed on the center’s programs, teaching methods, and the progress made in creating a supportive learning environment for students.

    Speaking during the visit, the Coordinator expressed his appreciation for the work being done at the center and emphasized the importance of fostering strong partnerships—particularly in areas of moral development, community engagement, and educational improvement.

    The administration welcomed the visit, noting that such engagements help build valuable relationships and open doors for joint initiatives that will benefit both institutions and the wider community.

    The visit concluded with mutual agreement to continue strengthening ties and working together on various projects in the future In Shaa Allah.

    8Nov, 2025
    IOU listed in UNESCO World Higher Education Database

    The International Open University (IOU) is now listed under the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

    In collaboration with UNESCO, the International Association of Universities (IAU) WHED Portal provides authoritative information on:

    ● higher education systems and credentials
    ● all accredited or recognized higher education institutions (HEIs) that meet WHED criteria

    Founded in 1950 under the auspices of UNESCO, the International Association of Universities (IAU) serves as a global forum to advance higher education and its important role in the development of society.

    IAU convenes and connects over 600 Members from more than 130 countries. Members benefit from a wide range of services, including networking events, research, training and advisory services.

    24Aug, 2025
    1MAS Beneficiaries from Pemba participating curriculum development initiative as part of their community service

    Amongst the beneficiaries of 1MAS from Pemba (Tanzania) participating the initiative of developing curriculums as part of their community service. This initiative is coordinated by MIA and is aiming to develop programs that will be beneficial to Tanzania’s communities.

    In Shaa Allah upon the completion of this initiative, it will create employment opportunities for our IOU graduates as well.

    13Aug, 2025
    7th International Conference on Integrated Sciences ICIS 2025 : Call for Papers

     

    The International Open University (IOU) and Eastern University (EU) Bangladesh, are jointly organizing a hybrid conference Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Science, Business, and Islamic Paradigms on 25, 26 October 2025.

    AREAS OF RESEARCH
    Arabic Language and Literature Education
    Agricultural Economics Islamic Banking and Economics
    Business Administration Islamic Studies
    Civil Engineering Islamic Law
    Computer Science and Engineering Law
    Electronic and Electrical Engineering Life Sciences Information and Communication Technology Natural Sciences Education Mathematics
    Multi-disciplinary areas** ** Includes (but not limited to): Academic Leadership, Agriculture, Bioinformatics, Climate Change, Conflict Resolution, Data Science, Disability Management, Disaster Management, Feminism, Gender, Human Development, Human Rights, Public Health, Public Policy, Renewable Energy, Special Needs Education, Supply Chain, Sustainable Development, Tourism, and Women’s Studies.
    Business Cases and Poster presentations

    REGISTRATION FEES

    SCHEDULE25TH OCTOBEROpening Session and In-person Paper Presentation

    PAPER SUBMISSION
    To submit your abstract or full paper, please visit https://conference.iou.edu.gm/ submission/ or email conference-iou@iou.edu.gm & copy to icis@easternuni.edu.bd

    Guidelines: https://jis.iou.edu.gm/index.php/JIS/about/submissions#authorGuidelines

    IMPORTANT DATES

    Abstract Submission: 15 September 2025
    Accepted Abstract: 18 September 2025
    Full Paper Submission Due: 10 October 2025
    Notification oF Acceptance: 30 September 2025
    Camera Ready Paper: 15 October 2025

    PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY
    Full papers submitted to 7th ICIS are subject to double blind peer review and will be published in the Journal of Integrated Sciences (a multidisciplinary publication oF IOU) at https://jis.iou.edu.gm/ and the Eastern University Journal (subject to the reviewers’ recommendations).

    BEST PAPER AWARDS
    The Best Paper Award and the Best Student Paper Award (both valued at US $100 or equivalent) will be conferred at the conference.
    To qualify for the awards, the author must submit a full paper that will be presented at the conference.

    RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARDS
    All researchers from academia are eligible to participate in this competition (with the exception of committee members of the 7th ICIS Conference). Ten participants will be selected for awards (5 from Bangladesh and 5 from abroad). The toppers will be given a token monetary award and a certificate, and all participants will be given Research Excellence Award certificates.