Overview

About the programme

You will have the opportunity to work with our experts in undertaking your research independently and contribute towards shaping the forward thinking in business.

The PhD programme in Accounting at the International Islamic University of Malaysia is unique for which it combines conventional and Islamic aspects in different areas of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Islamic Accounting
Management Accounting
Public Sector Accounting
Sustainable Accounting,
Accounting Education & Ethics
Auditing
Taxation
Financial Reporting
Corporate Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Accounting View 5 other PhDs in Accounting in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from the IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning; or

Any other certificate that is recognized as equivalent to a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees or other relevant professional qualifications and experiences that are recognized by the Senate of the University.

A suitable research proposal detailing the research project to be submitted at the point of application.
Applicants may also need to be interviewed in order to determine their eligibility.

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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

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Non-residents

10560 MYR / year

≈ 10560 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2916 MYR / year

≈ 2916 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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