INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC STUDENT COMPETITION (INISCOM) represents a distinguished intercollegiate forum jointly organized by a consortium of eight leading universities in Indonesia in collaboration with four international partner institutions. This initiative seeks to foster intellectual exchange, cultural creativity, and innovative research among students across diverse disciplines, while at the same time strengthening transnational academic networks within the Muslim world and beyond.

The competition comprises three principal areas: Religious Studies, Arts, and Research. These domains are designed to reflect an integrative framework that bridges spiritual values, local wisdom, and global technological advancement. By doing so, INISCOM aspires to cultivate a generation of students who are not only academically excellent but also socially responsible and culturally rooted, capable of addressing the multifaceted challenges of the 21st century.

The participating institutions include:

Indonesia

1. UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya, East Java
2. UIN Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto, Central Java
3. UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim, Riau
4. UIN Imam Bonjol Padang, West Sumatra
5. UIN Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin, Jambi
6. UIN Antasari Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan
7. UIN Alauddin Makassar, South Sulawesi
8. UIN Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara

International Partners

1. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
2. Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
3. Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Brunei Darussalam
4. Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Through this collaboration, INISCOM not only provides a competitive platform for students but also contributes to the advancement of knowledge, intercultural dialogue, and the global visibility of Islamic higher education.