About ISR

Serving the Muslims on campus since 1993

For over thirty years, the Islamic Society of RMIT has been a home away from home for Muslim students — a place to pray, to belong, and to grow.

Our Story

Who We Are

Founded in 1993, the Islamic Society of RMIT (ISR) is one of Melbourne's longest-standing Muslim student associations. What began as a small group of students seeking a place to pray and connect has grown into a vibrant community that welcomes students across RMIT's campuses each year.

Muslim student associations exist to bridge the gap between faith and campus life. University can feel isolating — especially for students who are far from family, navigating a new culture, or simply looking for others who share their values. An MSA provides that anchor: a familiar community, a space for worship, and a network of support that extends well beyond graduation.

At ISR, we believe a student who feels grounded in their faith and connected to their community is a student who thrives. That belief has guided everything we do for over three decades, and it continues to shape every event, initiative, and conversation we have today.

What We Do

Four pillars of campus life

Prayer & Worship

We facilitate access to on-campus prayer spaces and host weekly Jumu'ah prayers, so students can uphold their religious obligations throughout the university day.

Community & Connection

From Ramadan iftars to social gatherings, we build genuine bonds between Muslim students so that no one has to navigate university life alone.

Education & Events

We run talks, workshops, and Islamic knowledge circles that deepen understanding of the faith and encourage meaningful dialogue across the wider campus.

Advocacy & Support

ISR is a voice for Muslim students at RMIT — advocating for halal food options, prayer space access, and the accommodation of religious needs across all campuses.

Who We Are

Mission & Vision

ISR exists to represent, support, and uplift Muslim students at RMIT — building a campus community rooted in faith, brotherhood, and leadership.

Vision

To be the central home of Islam on campus, a place where every Muslim student feels represented, supported, and guided, where Islam is upheld with clarity, dignity, and excellence, and where future leaders are nurtured to carry this legacy forward.

Mission

To serve and represent Muslim students at RMIT by establishing spaces, programs, and initiatives that strengthen iman, build brotherhood and sisterhood, develop future leaders, and uphold Islamic values across all aspects of campus life, while maintaining a strong and responsible presence within the university.

Core Values

Community

Supporting one another

Faith

Spiritual connection

Knowledge

Learning & growth

Inclusivity

Open to all

Want to get involved?

Whether you're a new student finding your feet or a returning member, there's always a place for you at ISR.

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