The university was established on 20 May 1983 and founded under Companies Act of 1965 that enable to use of English and Arabic as a medium instruction.
Its main campus is located in Gombak, Selangor with its Centre for Foundation Studies situated in Petaling Jaya and Gambang, Pahang and its medical-centric branch in Kuantan, Pahang.
Upon reaching Malaysia he would be subjected to a Post-Screening Medical test to check for any contagious infection.