Study Master'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.
- Programmes
- 19
- Campuses
- 6
- Median total
- RM 23,830
- Lowest total
- RM 11,640
Tuition the universities list, from the 19 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.
- 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
- 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
- Master in Islamic Banking and Finance - Structure AAl-Madinah International University · MasterRM 23,376Programme fee
- Master in Usul Al Fiqh - Structure CAl-Madinah International University · MasterRM 23,440Programme fee
- 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
- Master (CW) Education Programs (TESL / Islamic Ed / etc.)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · MasterRM 29,410Programme fee
- Master (CW) Economics / Accounting / Islamic EconomyUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · MasterRM 32,820Programme fee
- Master in Halal Industry Science (MSHIS)International Islamic University Malaysia · MasterRM 35,580Programme fee
6 partner campuses teach islamic studies at master level. The range is the ringgit totals they list.
What you would need.
- Academic
- A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field, commonly at CGPA 2.75 or above. Some intakes admit on APEL.A assessment of work experience instead.
- English
- Around CEFR B2 — commonly IELTS 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.
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 19 of these 19 programmes priced as a ringgit total, tuition runs from RM 11,640 to RM 35,580, with a median of RM 23,830. These are the universities' fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
What do I need to get in?
A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field, commonly at CGPA 2.75 or above. Some intakes admit on APEL.A assessment of work experience instead. 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 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?
6 of our partner institutions do, including Al-Madinah International University, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 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.