IUK was founded in the early 2000s through ITED (International Trust for Education), initially established as an institution offering Islamic and Arabic language courses at the diploma level. However, due to the demand for affordable higher education, the founders decided to expand and upgrade to a fully-fledged university offering various fields. As the custodians of the institution, ITED envisioned IUK to be an academic platform that aims to shape the minds of the people and produce a new breed of intellectuals and skilled professionals who combine contemporary scientific approaches with noble human values.