The Global Virtual Madrasah

Usul Academy is a higher education institution established in 2021 that aims to deliver classical madrasah education, as well as contemporary subjects within an Islamic framework. Our courses are offered online for students across the globe, with opportunities for face-to-face learning in Istanbul. Usul Academy is a non-profit organization registered in the United States.

Our Programs

  • BA in Comparative Islamic Studies

    Our 4-year flagship Honor's Program composed of traditional Islamic Disciplines and Comparative Social Sciences.

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  • MA in Advanced Comparative Islamic Studies

    Our rigorous two-year program for students who are advanced in Islamic Studies, designed for more in-depth and specialized research in Islamic Studies and Comparative Social Sciences. 

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  • Academic Arabic Program

    Our 1-year preparatory Arabic program, especially designed to equip students for Islamic Studies, open to student from every level year-round.

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  • Diploma in Islamic Foundations

    Our 9-month program composed of introductory courses in Islamic Disciplines in English, designed to equip students and professionals with a solid background in Islamic Studies. A pre-cursor for upcoming specialized diplomas.

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  • Diploma in Comparative Social Sciences

    Our 9-month program composed purely of our uniquely curated courses in Comparative Social Sciences, to bring Islamic into conversation with contemporary issues and debates.

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  • Diploma in Islamic Psychology (Launching September 2025)

    Our 9-month program in partnership with Khalil Centre designed for professionals in the field of psychology with a background in Islamic Studies.

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News and Events

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Academic Arabic Program Student Forum 2024
Academic Arabic Program Student Forum 2024

Watch as our graduating Academic Arabic students present their research at out student forum presentations in Istanbul during the Summer 2024 Intensive.

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Usul Forum 2024: Rooted Revival in Teaching Fiqh
Usul Forum 2024: Rooted Revival in Teaching Fiqh

Usul Academy’s 3rd annual Forum on Rooted Revival in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Futuwwah: Noble Character now available on Amazon
Futuwwah: Noble Character now available on Amazon

Our book Futuwwah: Noble character is now avaialble on Amazon!

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Usul Talks with Dr. Samir Mahmoud and Dr. Mujadad Zaman
Usul Talks with Dr. Samir Mahmoud and Dr. Mujadad Zaman

This discussion between Dr. Samir Mahmoud and Dr. Mujaddad Zaman will explore the failures of the modern secular university and why indigenous Muslim institutions of learning are so important.

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Usul Academy is the story of revival, renewed life, and newfound hope

It is the story of the spirit of an ancient tradition brought back to life, rejuvenated by the love of Allah, knowledge (ʿilm), and the desire to give the past a future (iḥyāʾ wa tajdīd).

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What is Usul Academy?

What our students say

  • The Usul curriculum is unique because it caters to the challenges of our time while being rooted in the tradition.

    Mariam, Hong Kong

  • What is being offered at Usul Academy is not only an accurate intellectual representation of our tradition, but also a practical and spiritual one. Two aspects of Usul really stand out: suhba and pedagogy.

    Amr, Egypt

  • For those college students and working professionals wanting to further their knowledge of the Islamic tradition as well as those wanting to start on this path, Usul Academy is the answer. With proficient teachers well versed in both the Islamic and Western Traditions, the student will certainly reap a holistic discernment of our faith and the modern world."

    Rohban, USA

  • "The main highlight of the program was the quality and expertise of the teachers. Their passion for teaching and eagerness to see the students improve was palpable. Additionally, the small class sizes were a positive highlight."

    Pakeezah, Canada

    Academic Arabic Program graduate

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