As the forerunner of Malikussaleh University originated from menjelmanya Sharia Academy of Religious Sciences which was established by Decree of Regent / Head of Region II North Aceh Number: 01 / TH / 1969 dated June 12, 1969, during the Regent Drs. Tgk. Abdul Wahab Dahlawy. Subsequently dated September 15, 1970 with the Decree of KDH Regent Level II North Aceh Number: 01 / TH / 1970 The Academy of Religious Sciences (AIA) is also equipped with the Department of Political Science. By the Notary Deed No. 15 dated July 17, 1971 also established the Foundation of Islamic College (YPTI) as the body responsible for the development of the Academy of Religious Sciences. Then with the Decree of Islamic Higher Education Foundation Number 001 / YPTI / 1971 dated August 1, 1971, the Academy of Religious Sciences changed its name to Islamic High School with majors Shariah Academy, majoring Political Academy, majoring in Academy Tarbiyah, and majors Dayah Tinggi / Pesantren Luhur . This Islamic College has changed its name again to Islamic Higher Education Malikussaleh (abbreviated as PERTIM), through the Decree of Islamic Higher Education Foundation on May 24, 1972. In 1980 became the Foundation of University of Malikussaleh with the acronym UNIMAthe university of malikussaleh is one of the second largest universities in aceh with its great majors and students. in developing skills and abilities.
