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.
19 programmes across 6 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 19
- Campuses
- 6
- Award level
- Master
- Tuition range
- RM 11,640 – RM 35,580
- Median tuition
- RM 23,830
Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers.
Every partner campus teaching islamic studies at master 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
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bangi, Selangor · Public · QS #130
International Islamic University Malaysia
Gombak, Selangor · Public · QS #691
Open University Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur · Private
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru · Public · QS #158
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.
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
Master of Quranic and Sunnah Studies (Research)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · Master · Islamic studies
Master of Syariah / Comparative Law / Laws (Research)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · Master · Islamic studies
Master of Islamic Science (Research)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · Master · Islamic studies
Master of Economics and Muamalat Administration (Research)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · Master · Islamic studies
Master of Akidah and Religion Studies (Mixed Mode)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · Master · Islamic studies
Master in Fiqh / Usul Al Fiqh - Structure A
Al-Madinah International University · Master · Islamic studies
Master of Islamic Studies
Open University Malaysia · Master · Islamic studies
Master in Islamic Banking and Finance - Structure A
Al-Madinah International University · Master · Islamic studies
Master in Usul Al Fiqh - Structure C
Al-Madinah International University · Master · Islamic studies
Master Tafsir & Ulum Al Quran - Structure C
Al-Madinah International University · Master · Islamic studies
Master in Qira'aat - Structure C
Al-Madinah International University · Master · Islamic studies
Master in Fiqh / Qada' & Siyasah Syariyyah - Structure C
Al-Madinah International University · Master · Islamic studies
Master in Aqidah / Arabic Language / Dawah / Ulum Al Hadith - Structure C
Al-Madinah International University · Master · Islamic studies
Master in Islamic Studies (Coursework)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Islamic studies
Master of Islamic Studies (Full Research)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · Master · Islamic studies
Master of Halal Industry Management (MAHIM)
International Islamic University Malaysia · Master · Islamic studies
Master (CW) Education Programs (TESL / Islamic Ed / etc.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · Master · Islamic studies
Master (CW) Economics / Accounting / Islamic Economy
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · Master · Islamic studies
Master in Halal Industry Science (MSHIS)
International Islamic University Malaysia · Master · 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 19 of these 19 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 11,640 to RM 35,580, with a median of RM 23,830. 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 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 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.