IPMAFA was established in 2008 under the name “Islamic High School Mathali’ul Falah” (STAIMAFA) and offered four undergraduate study programs. Then on 25 September 2015 STAIMAFA transformed its status into institute by the name Institut Pesantren Mathali’ul Falah (IPMAFA). Along with the transformation, IPMAFA further offered four new Study Programs (Prodi) namely Islamic Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Teacher Education (primary education), Islamic Broadcasting and Communication (IBC), and finally Management of Zakat and Waqf (ZAWA).

IPMAFA becomes an alternative university for prospective students who want to continue their study in Bachelor level. The academic programs offered as follow:

1. Faculty of Shariah
   1. Shariah Banking
   2. Management of Zakah and Waqf
2. Faculty of Da’wah
   1. Islamic Community Development
   2. Islamic Communication and Broadcasting
3. Faculty of Tarbiyah
   • Arabic Education Program
   • Islamic Early Childhood Education
   • Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Teacher Education