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 Universiti 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.

Career Opportunity

University Professor in Islamic Studies
Senior Islamic Researcher
Principal Investigator in Islamic Research
Director of Islamic Studies Programs
Islamic Law Consultant
Policy Advisor on Islamic Affairs

Graduates of this programme may pursue a wide range of career opportunities beyond those listed above.

Evaluation Service

International students are provided with an eval service. When students accept their offer, they will need to make a payment for that, and the university will arrange the eval accordingly.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology**
Thesis (Must be registered every semester until thesis is submitted)
Additional Courses (If only stated in the offer letter)
Basic of Malaysia Language** (For international candidates only)

Note: **exemption for these courses can be applied to the faculty if the candidates already take/pass in the previous university (with proof)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Islamic Studies View 3 other PhDs in Islamic Studies in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry Requirements for National & International students:

Possess a Master's Degree By Research; or
Possess a Clinical Master's Degree; or
Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of no less than 3.00; or
Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA 2.50 to 2.99 subject to fulfilling at least one (1) of the following criteria:
- At least one (1) year working experience in a related field; or
- Publication in a related field; or
- A Scholarship holder; or
- UM Graduate; or
- A Government servant; or
- Pass an interview by Faculty; or
- Pass a Special Assessment by Faculty

Possess a Bachelor's Degree through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Access (APEL.A) and other qualifications approved by the Senate

For specific entry requirements details, please refer to the university website.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19400 MYR / year

≈ 19400 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11000 MYR / year

≈ 11000 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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

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Academic requirements

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