PhD Programme (Civilisation ISTAC)
Offered by International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Selangor. The published total tuition is RM 53,200. We are an official partner of the university, so the application, the conditional offer, the English pathway and the visa are handled by one team.
- Award level
- PhD
- Total tuition
- RM 53,200
- Institution
- International Islamic University Malaysia
- Campus
- Gombak, Selangor
- Sector
- Public
- University intakes
- Feb, Sep
- QS World 2027
- #691
Tuition is the university's published total for the programme, in ringgit. It excludes the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs. The university sets and revises it.
What you would need.
- Academic
- A recognised Master's degree in a related field, plus a research proposal and, for most programmes, a supervisor willing to take you on.
- English
- Around CEFR B2 to C1 — commonly IELTS 6.0 to 6.5, or our placement test at PEP Level 5.
Read this first. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
Counselling
Tell us what you have studied. A counsellor checks it against IIUM's actual requirement for this programme.
Conditional offer
We secure an offer from the university, conditional on your English level.
English pathway
Meet the requirement through our CEFR programmes at Fahrenheit 88 — or with a test score you already hold.
Visa and enrolment
EMGS, the student pass, arrival and enrolment, one team.
Ask about this programme.
A counsellor confirms the entry requirements, the English level you would need and the current intake — free, and with no obligation to apply.
Or reach us directly — inquiry@premium.edu.my · +603 2740 0711
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How much does PhD Programme (Civilisation ISTAC) at IIUM cost?
The published total tuition is RM 53,200 for the whole programme. That is the university's fee and does not include the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation or living costs — our cost calculator estimates those separately.
What are the entry requirements for PhD Programme (Civilisation ISTAC)?
A recognised Master's degree in a related field, plus a research proposal and, for most programmes, a supervisor willing to take you on. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
What English level do I need?
Around CEFR B2 to C1 — commonly IELTS 6.0 to 6.5, or our placement test at PEP Level 5. If you do not have a test score yet, our free placement test establishes your CEFR level, and as an official English provider we can take you to the required level before you enrol.
When are the intakes at IIUM?
International Islamic University Malaysia runs intakes in Feb, Sep. Individual programmes can differ from the university's main calendar, so a counsellor confirms the next intake for this one before you apply.
Can international students apply?
Yes. International Islamic University Malaysia is a partner institution, and we handle the application, the conditional offer, the English pathway and the student visa with one team. Counselling and enquiries carry no fee.