Study Islamic Studies in Malaysia.
Quranic sciences, hadith, fiqh, usul al-fiqh, shariah and Islamic finance — taught at Malaysia's Islamic universities, several of which run Arabic-medium routes alongside English.
- Programmes
- 44
- Campuses
- 11
- Median total
- RM 26,610
- Lowest total
- RM 8,580
Tuition the universities list, from the 39 programmes priced as a ringgit total. Fees given per year, per semester or in US dollars are shown on each programme as given, not averaged.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic FinanceUniversiti Kuala Lumpur · PhDRM 8,580Programme fee
- Master of Quranic and Sunnah Studies (Research)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · MasterRM 11,640Total, 2 years
- Master of Syariah / Comparative Law / Laws (Research)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · MasterRM 11,640Total, 2 years
- Master of Islamic Science (Research)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · MasterRM 12,140Total, 2 years
- Master of Economics and Muamalat Administration (Research)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · MasterRM 12,440Total, 2 years
- Foundation of Islamic StudiesUniversiti Malaya · FoundationRM 15,100Programme fee
- Master of Akidah and Religion Studies (Mixed Mode)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · MasterRM 15,515Total, 1.5 years
- Master in Fiqh / Usul Al Fiqh - Structure AAl-Madinah International University · MasterRM 18,632Programme fee
- Master of Islamic StudiesOpen University Malaysia · MasterRM 18,720Programme fee
- PhD (Research: Da'wah / HRM / Comm / Counselling / Quranic / Syariah)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhDRM 22,390Total, 3 years
- Master in Islamic Banking and Finance - Structure AAl-Madinah International University · MasterRM 23,376Programme fee
- PhD (Islamic Science) (Research)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhDRM 23,390Total, 3 years
- Master in Usul Al Fiqh - Structure CAl-Madinah International University · MasterRM 23,440Programme fee
- PhD (Economics and Muamalat Administration) (Research)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhDRM 23,590Total, 3 years
- Master Tafsir & Ulum Al Quran - Structure CAl-Madinah International University · MasterRM 23,830Programme fee
- Master in Qira'aat - Structure CAl-Madinah International University · MasterRM 24,220Programme fee
- Master in Fiqh / Qada' & Siyasah Syariyyah - Structure CAl-Madinah International University · MasterRM 24,300Programme fee
- Master in Aqidah / Arabic Language / Dawah / Ulum Al Hadith - Structure CAl-Madinah International University · MasterRM 24,480Programme fee
- Master in Islamic Studies (Coursework)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 26,500Programme fee
- Master of Islamic Studies (Full Research)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · MasterRM 26,610Programme fee
- Master of Halal Industry Management (MAHIM)International Islamic University Malaysia · MasterRM 26,780 – 27,230Programme fee · range as listed
- Executive Diploma (Management, ECE, Counselling, IT, Shariah, Law Enf.)Universiti Malaya · DiplomaRM 27,350 – 29,780Programme fee · range as listed
- Master (CW) Education Programs (TESL / Islamic Ed / etc.)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · MasterRM 29,410Programme fee
- PhD in Islamic Sciences (Aqidah / Arabic / Dawah / Fiqh / Usul Al Fiqh)Al-Madinah International University · PhDRM 30,660Programme fee
- Master (CW) Economics / Accounting / Islamic EconomyUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · MasterRM 32,820Programme fee
- Bachelor of Islamic Finance and Banking with HonoursUniversiti Utara Malaysia · BachelorRM 33,600Programme fee
- Master in Halal Industry Science (MSHIS)International Islamic University Malaysia · MasterRM 35,580Programme fee
- Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Al-Hadith)Al-Madinah International University · BachelorRM 37,730Programme fee
- Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Dawah & Usuluddin / Fiqh & Usul Fiqh)Al-Madinah International University · BachelorRM 38,055Programme fee
- Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Al-Quran)Al-Madinah International University · BachelorRM 38,705Programme fee
- PhD Islamic StudiesUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhDRM 43,230Programme fee
- PhD (Curriculum, Ed Psychology, Online Learning, etc.) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhDRM 48,600Programme fee
- PhD (Policy Studies, HRD, Islamic Studies, Linguistics) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhDRM 48,600Programme fee
- Bachelor of Islamic Studies (HONS)Lincoln University College · BachelorRM 52,700Programme fee
- PhD Programme (INHART - Halal Industry)International Islamic University Malaysia · PhDRM 60,445Programme fee
- Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Shariah)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · BachelorRM 61,420Programme fee
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Islamic FinanceMAHSA University · BachelorRM 66,300Programme fee
- Bachelor Degree in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (AHAS KIRKHS)International Islamic University Malaysia · BachelorRM 71,415Programme fee
- Bachelor of Shariah and LawUniversiti Malaya · BachelorRM 82,500Programme fee
- Bachelor of Laws and Shariah with Honours (LLB and Shariah)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · BachelorRM 2,750 a semesterPer semester
- Faculty of Quranic and Sunnah Studies (Undergraduate)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · BachelorRM 2,750 a semesterPer semester
- Faculty of Syariah and Law (Undergraduate)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · BachelorRM 2,750 a semesterPer semester
- Faculty of Economics and Muamalat (Undergraduate)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · BachelorRM 5,625 a semesterPer semester
- Bachelor of Shariah (Halal Industry) with HonoursUniversiti Sains Islam Malaysia · BachelorRM 6,875 a semesterPer semester
11 partner campuses teach islamic studies. The range is the ringgit totals they list.
Not sure which one fits?
Send a counsellor what you have studied and what you want to do with it. They come back with the programmes on this page you actually qualify for, the English level each needs, and the intakes still open — free.
Or reach us directly — inquiry@premium.edu.my · +603 2740 0711
How much does it cost to study islamic studies in Malaysia?
Across the 39 of these 44 programmes priced as a ringgit total, tuition runs from RM 8,580 to RM 82,500, with a median of RM 26,610. The others are priced per year, per semester or in US dollars, and each shows its fee as the university gives it. These are the universities' fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
Which universities teach islamic studies?
11 of our partner institutions do, including Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Al-Madinah International University, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia. Each is listed on this page with what it charges.
Can I apply to more than one?
Yes — and you should. Shortlist the programmes that fit and send the list to a counsellor, who comes back with the ones you actually qualify for and the intakes still open. There is no fee to enquire.