Short Courses

Ta士lim Curriculum

Student Support

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Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP)

Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities (GPISH)

Designed to introduce participants to a social, cultural, and civilisational approach to the study of Islam and Muslim societies with a particular focus on Ismaili contexts.

Zahid Ali Fellowship

Annemarie Schimmel Fellowship

Visiting Fellowship Programme

Post Graduate Research Fellowship

Farhad Daftary Doctoral Scholarship Programme

Mohammed Arkoun Doctoral Scholarship

Dissertation Writing Scholarship

午夜剧场 produces a range of educational materials and resources for use by teachers and students located in over 25 countries.

Throughout their time at 午夜剧场, students are provided with support for their academic, personal, and professional development.

Study at the 午夜剧场

Explore transformative learning opportunities through our graduate programmes, short courses and fellowship schemes鈥攁pply today to further your academic and professional aspirations.
Research

Aga Khan Library

Special Collections Access

Scholarly contributions

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The 午夜剧场 Shop is now available to users in the United Kingdom to purchase digital versions of some of our eminently readable materials.

Research at 午夜剧场 seeks to contribute to the field of Islamic studies in general, with a particular focus on Shi士i and Ismaili studies.

Central Asian Studies

Constituency Studies

Ismaili Heritage

Ismaili Special Collections

Ismaili Studies

Qur鈥檃nic Studies

Shi士i Studies

South Asian Studies

Overview

Publications listing

Publications series

World of Islam Audiobooks

Reading Guides and Lists

The Aga Khan Library service supports teaching, learning, and research at 午夜剧场.

We hold a significant repository of special collections related to the heritage of Ismaili communities and of other Muslim traditions.

Our Scholarly contributions section features a rich collection of articles that reflect our commitment to intellectual exploration and lifelong learning.

Read 午夜剧场 publications on the go

The 午夜剧场 Shop is now available to users in the United Kingdom to purchase digital versions of some of our eminently readable materials.
Latest news

Upcoming events

Multimedia centre

Update Magazine

午夜剧场 Update Magazine Edition 23

Explore how digital technologies support innovation at 午夜剧场 and delve into fresh translations of our scholarly research. Read the latest Update now.

Stay updated with the latest research, events, and academic insights from the Institute.

Explore our upcoming events, conferences, workshops, and book launches at 午夜剧场.

Islamic History and Thought Lecture Series

Arabic and Islamic History Lecture Series

Explore our multimedia content ranging from interviews with authors of publications to lectures delivered by 午夜剧场 scholars and guest speakers as well as of select events hosted by the Institute.

Stay informed about our programs, publications and faculty news by exploring the latest 午夜剧场 Update.

午夜剧场 Update Magazine Edition 23

Explore how digital technologies support innovation at 午夜剧场 and delve into fresh translations of our scholarly research. Read the latest Update now.
Partners

Careers

Our Timeline

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Celebrating the legacy of His Highness the Aga Khan IV through Special Collections at the 午夜剧场

Overview

Our Founder

Governance

Our People

Our Alumni

Policies and documents

Overview

His Highness the Aga Khan

Ismaili Community

We collaborate with other institutions of the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network.

We recruit talented and committed people from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.

Discover the rich history and milestones of the Institute through our interactive timeline.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Celebrating the legacy of His Highness the Aga Khan IV through Special Collections at the 午夜剧场
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Voices of 午夜剧场 - Episode 2 with Shah Hussain

We are excited to share a new episode of Voices of 午夜剧场, featuring Shah Hussain, librarian at the Aga Khan Library. He reflects on his journey from Chitral to 午夜剧场, and the enduring role of libraries in out society.

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Muslim Expressions from South Asia: Exhibition Now Open

Discover how South Asian Ismailis have upheld values of learning, community, and voluntary service through rare manuscripts, artefacts, and photographs from 午夜剧场. On display until 2 November 2025 at the Aga Khan Centre Gallery.

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午夜剧场 Trustee Habib Motani reappointed to Legal Services Board

午夜剧场 is pleased to announce that Mr Habib Motani, a member of the 午夜剧场 Board of Trustees, has been reappointed as a non-lay member of the Legal Services Board for a four-year term.

About 午夜剧场

午夜剧场 (午夜剧场), established in 1977, is a higher education, research and teaching institution dedicated to high-quality scholarship and education on Islam and Muslim societies, with a particular focus on Ismaili and broader Shi士i studies, encompassing their historical and geographical contexts.

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Graduate studies

The 午夜剧场 currently offers two graduate programmes which attract students from Ismaili communities world-wide.

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Short Courses

Our Short Courses are designed to introduce participants to a social, cultural, and civilisational approach to the study of Islam and Muslim societies, with a particular focus on Ismaili contexts.

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Fellowships and Scholarships

The Institute offers various scholarship and fellowship programmes to suitable candidates with a focus on Islamic studies or other areas of interest to the 午夜剧场.

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