Higher Education Finance and Islamic Endowments
Public debt pressures due to the global economic crisis have impacted higher education in several countries, compelling governments to curtail the funding of higher education institutions (HEIs). Various instruments have been proposed as a platform for the private sector to channel funding to HEIs. This book introduces readers to the issues surrounding the financing of HEIs, especially public universities, which are dependent on government budgets.

It discusses the sources of funding for HEIs, focusing on philanthropic instruments through endowment and waqf funds. Since both forms of income are obtained via contributions from third parties, such as alumni, individuals, and business corporations, it is essential that they are managed in such a way to ensure their sustainability and that their benefits can be accessed without interruption. It explains the theory of successful endowment and waqf at HEIs, namely appropriate investment planning, superior investment committees, highly skilled investment managers, alumni networks, diversity of income sources and effective fundraising. These elements have been studied empirically in this book through case studies of several selected Malaysian public universities. The book considers policy implications and offers recommendations of strategies that universities can adopt, such as the appointment of fund managers. No specific guidelines currently exist for appointing fund managers to enable universities to invest in assets such as bonds, equities, and property. Therefore, the book encourages universities to grow the endowment and waqf funds through proper investment strategies executed by professional fund managers.

The book contributes new knowledge to scholars, students and researchers, as well as informing university administrators how to collect, manage, and invest funds from endowment and waqf.

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Higher Education Finance and Islamic Endowments
Public debt pressures due to the global economic crisis have impacted higher education in several countries, compelling governments to curtail the funding of higher education institutions (HEIs). Various instruments have been proposed as a platform for the private sector to channel funding to HEIs. This book introduces readers to the issues surrounding the financing of HEIs, especially public universities, which are dependent on government budgets.

It discusses the sources of funding for HEIs, focusing on philanthropic instruments through endowment and waqf funds. Since both forms of income are obtained via contributions from third parties, such as alumni, individuals, and business corporations, it is essential that they are managed in such a way to ensure their sustainability and that their benefits can be accessed without interruption. It explains the theory of successful endowment and waqf at HEIs, namely appropriate investment planning, superior investment committees, highly skilled investment managers, alumni networks, diversity of income sources and effective fundraising. These elements have been studied empirically in this book through case studies of several selected Malaysian public universities. The book considers policy implications and offers recommendations of strategies that universities can adopt, such as the appointment of fund managers. No specific guidelines currently exist for appointing fund managers to enable universities to invest in assets such as bonds, equities, and property. Therefore, the book encourages universities to grow the endowment and waqf funds through proper investment strategies executed by professional fund managers.

The book contributes new knowledge to scholars, students and researchers, as well as informing university administrators how to collect, manage, and invest funds from endowment and waqf.

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Higher Education Finance and Islamic Endowments

Higher Education Finance and Islamic Endowments

by Nurul Adilah Hasbullah, Asmak Ab Rahman
Higher Education Finance and Islamic Endowments

Higher Education Finance and Islamic Endowments

by Nurul Adilah Hasbullah, Asmak Ab Rahman

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Overview

Public debt pressures due to the global economic crisis have impacted higher education in several countries, compelling governments to curtail the funding of higher education institutions (HEIs). Various instruments have been proposed as a platform for the private sector to channel funding to HEIs. This book introduces readers to the issues surrounding the financing of HEIs, especially public universities, which are dependent on government budgets.

It discusses the sources of funding for HEIs, focusing on philanthropic instruments through endowment and waqf funds. Since both forms of income are obtained via contributions from third parties, such as alumni, individuals, and business corporations, it is essential that they are managed in such a way to ensure their sustainability and that their benefits can be accessed without interruption. It explains the theory of successful endowment and waqf at HEIs, namely appropriate investment planning, superior investment committees, highly skilled investment managers, alumni networks, diversity of income sources and effective fundraising. These elements have been studied empirically in this book through case studies of several selected Malaysian public universities. The book considers policy implications and offers recommendations of strategies that universities can adopt, such as the appointment of fund managers. No specific guidelines currently exist for appointing fund managers to enable universities to invest in assets such as bonds, equities, and property. Therefore, the book encourages universities to grow the endowment and waqf funds through proper investment strategies executed by professional fund managers.

The book contributes new knowledge to scholars, students and researchers, as well as informing university administrators how to collect, manage, and invest funds from endowment and waqf.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781032565316
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 05/06/2025
Series: Islamic Business and Finance Series
Pages: 220
Product dimensions: 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Nurul Adilah Hasbullah is Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia.

Asmak Ab Rahman is Associate Professor at the Department of Shariah and Economics, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Theory of sources of funding for higher education institutions 3. Theory of endowment and WAQF as sources of funding for higher education institutions 4. Theoretical perspectives on the success of endowment and WAQF in higher education institutions 5. Application of endowment and WAQF at Malaysian public universities 6. Elements of successful implementation of endowment and WAQF at selected Malaysian public universities 7. Conclusion
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