UNIDA Gontor is widely known as the only private islamic instituton of higher learning in Indonesia that since its inception has adopted Arabic and English both as the medium of instruction and communication, where students write their papers and dissertation in these language.

In addition, UNIDA Gontor has also adopted a total boarding system where the mosque, hostel, lecture rooms, library, laboratories, sport-ground, lecturer houses, and other facilities are located inside the campus, thereby creating an environment onducive for intensive learning and interaction between students and lecturers.