36 months
Duration
15035 MYR/year
5365 MYR/year
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About

A PhD in Law programme at the International Islamic University of Malaysia is the most advanced form of postgraduate studies laws programme and exclusively thesis-based.

Overview

Features

The International Islamic University of Malaysia strives to promote research excellence among its entire academic staff. We recognize that high quality legal research may take many different forms, with a wide variety of legal research methods being employed in the numerous ongoing research projects.

All Law PhD students are allocated with research supervisor (s) who will have the appropriate title and/or methodological expertise to support the research project being undertaken. We offer supervision in research degrees in most subject areas of law, and also for interdisciplinary project which have legal aspect to them.

Throughout the duration of study student will develop a strong working relationship with concern supervisors and they will provide ample assistance and support needed to undertake the research.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

  • Building Contract
  • Carriage of Goods by Sea
  • Child’s Rights (International Law issues / Constitutional issues)
  • Commercial Law/ Sale of Goods/ Partnership Law
  • Comparative Law
  • Constitutional Law/Administrative Law
  • Consumer Protection
  • Contract Law
  • Company law, Corporate Governance, Securities Law 
  • Competition Law
  • Criminal Law, Criminology & Criminal Justice
  • Cyber Law and Cyber Crimes/ E Commerce
  • Employment Law and Industrial Relations/ Labour Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Equity & Trust
  • Human Rights Law

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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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)

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    15035 MYR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 45107 MYR for the full programme during 36 months.
  • National

    5365 MYR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 16095 MYR for the full programme 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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