Study Bachelor's degrees in 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.
11 programmes across 8 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 11
- Campuses
- 8
- Award level
- Bachelor
- Tuition range
- RM 6,875 – RM 82,500
- Median tuition
- RM 52,700
Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers. 1 of these programmes has no usable published total in our data and shows "on application".
Every partner campus teaching islamic studies at bachelor level, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
Al-Madinah International University
Kuala Lumpur · Private
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · Public
International Islamic University Malaysia
Gombak, Selangor · Public · QS #691
Lincoln University College
Petaling Jaya, Selangor · Private · QS #701–710
MAHSA University
Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor · Private
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bangi, Selangor · Public · QS #130
Universiti Malaya
Kuala Lumpur · Public · QS #56
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Sintok, Kedah · Public · QS #540
What you would need.
- Academic
- A foundation year, a relevant diploma, STPM, A-Level, Gaokao, Thanaweya Amma or an equivalent pre-university qualification.
- English
- Around CEFR B2 — commonly IELTS 5.5 to 6.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 4.
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.
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
Bachelor of Shariah (Halal Industry) with Honours
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · Bachelor · Islamic studies
Bachelor of Islamic Finance and Banking with Honours
Universiti Utara Malaysia · Bachelor · Islamic studies
Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Al-Hadith)
Al-Madinah International University · Bachelor · Islamic studies
Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Dawah & Usuluddin / Fiqh & Usul Fiqh)
Al-Madinah International University · Bachelor · Islamic studies
Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Al-Quran)
Al-Madinah International University · Bachelor · Islamic studies
Bachelor of Islamic Studies (HONS)
Lincoln University College · Bachelor · Islamic studies
Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Shariah)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · Bachelor · Islamic studies
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Islamic Finance
MAHSA University · Bachelor · Islamic studies
Bachelor Degree in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (AHAS KIRKHS)
International Islamic University Malaysia · Bachelor · Islamic studies
Bachelor of Shariah and Law
Universiti Malaya · Bachelor · Islamic studies
Bachelor of Laws and Shariah with Honours (LLB and Shariah)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · Bachelor · Islamic studies
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 10 of these 11 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 6,875 to RM 82,500, with a median of RM 52,700. Those are the universities' programme fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
What do I need to get in?
A foundation year, a relevant diploma, STPM, A-Level, Gaokao, Thanaweya Amma or an equivalent pre-university qualification. 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 — commonly IELTS 5.5 to 6.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 4. Our free placement test establishes your CEFR level, and as an official English provider we can take you to the level the university asks for before you enrol.
Which universities teach islamic studies?
8 of our partner institutions do, including Al-Madinah International University, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia, Lincoln University College. Each is listed below 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.