IOU provides a unique learning experience. The University recognizes that many students may not have studied online before; it is quite different to traditional classroom-based learning. Therefore, it has put in place all the necessary demos and organized a user-friendly learning environment to help newcomers to the field of online education. It is vital that IOU students are fully prepared for its online learning methods and processes and that they have the required level of English to enable them effectively and successfully study in this environment. Consequently, IOU has developed a series of orientation courses that are mandatory for all students.

Comprised of students from around the globe, the student body will learn through watching and listening to video and audio lectures as well as reading PDF format texts with the support of well-trained tutorial assistants. Within the online study communities, students may share resources, exchange ideas, discuss weekly topics, submit assignments, and take exams.

IOU is thankful to Allah for having enabled us to earlier launch the first institution offering completely free online courses and now the tuition-free BAIS. We are dedicated to spreading authentic Islaamic knowledge and a proper understanding of the true religion of God. As such, the students and professors who comprise IOU represent a diverse group coming from both under-developed and developed countries globally.