Study PhDs 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
- 9
- Campuses
- 6
- Median total
- RM 30,660
- Lowest total
- RM 8,580
Tuition the universities list, from the 9 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
- PhD (Research: Da'wah / HRM / Comm / Counselling / Quranic / Syariah)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhDRM 22,390Total, 3 years
- PhD (Islamic Science) (Research)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhDRM 23,390Total, 3 years
- PhD (Economics and Muamalat Administration) (Research)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhDRM 23,590Total, 3 years
- PhD in Islamic Sciences (Aqidah / Arabic / Dawah / Fiqh / Usul Al Fiqh)Al-Madinah International University · PhDRM 30,660Programme 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
- PhD Programme (INHART - Halal Industry)International Islamic University Malaysia · PhDRM 60,445Programme fee
6 partner campuses teach islamic studies at phd level. The range is the ringgit totals they list.
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.
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 9 of these 9 programmes priced as a ringgit total, tuition runs from RM 8,580 to RM 60,445, with a median of RM 30,660. 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 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. 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 Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Al-Madinah International University, 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.