Overview

Candidates are required to attend and pass Research Methodology course within the first two semesters of candidature and all the graduation requirements before being conferred the Degree. The medium of thesis is in Malay or English,or Arabic, but under special circumstances, the Senate may approve the use of a language other than Malay, English or Arabic for the thesis concerned.

Features

The Islamic Studies candidates at University of Malaya will carry out focused research in their area of specialization, which is of immediate relevance to local interest.

They will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the seminars, conferences and many more.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Fiqh and Usul Fiqh

Shariah Law and Comparative Law

Islamic Economy and Comparative Economy

Islamic Management and Islamic Finance

Siasah Syar’iyyah and Islamic Governance

Aqidah and Islamic Thought

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 6 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree from recognized universities. Holder of bachelor degrees with CGPA of 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme, or other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time.

Before registering, international candidates who are writing their thesis in English are required to obtain at least a band 5.5 for IELTS or a score of 550 for the paper based total, a score of 213 for computer-based total or a score of 80 for internet-based total for TOEFL if their first and master's degrees were not obtained from a university that uses English Language as the medium of instruction.

Tuition Fee

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International

50700 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50700 MYR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.