Overview

About the programme

The Communication programme at the International Islamic University of Malaysia involves an appreciation of the Western and Islamic heritage behind the current media forms and institutions, exposing students to the contributions of Western and Muslim scholars in developing concepts, theories, principles and practises in the discipline of communication. Modern techniques are recognized as important tools in effective communication and receive special attention in the programme.

Programme Structure

Structure:

Candidates are trained in communication theories, research methods and Islamisation of human knowledge to prepare them for the challenging task of producing original research in the form of a dissertation/thesis.
The expected length of the dissertation/thesis is around 80,000 - 100,000 words.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-13 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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79

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 5 other PhDs in Communication Studies in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant Bachelor's degree and Master's degree or equivalent from IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning
A suitable Research Proposal is required for Ph.D. applicants

Required documents:

1 passport sized photograph
A copy of your passport (detail page)
Academic certificates and transcripts (verified by Institution or Ministry)
Research Proposal (compulsory for those applying for PhD programmes by research only mode)
Financial statement or scholarship letter (if any)

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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

21600 MYR / year

≈ 21600 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7000 MYR / year

≈ 7000 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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Scholarships Information

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