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.
9 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
- 9
- Campuses
- 6
- Award level
- PhD
- Tuition range
- RM 8,580 – RM 60,445
- Median tuition
- RM 30,660
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 phd level, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · Public
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru · Public · QS #158
Al-Madinah International University
Kuala Lumpur · Private
International Islamic University Malaysia
Gombak, Selangor · Public · QS #691
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bangi, Selangor · Public · QS #130
Universiti Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #1401+
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.
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Finance
Universiti Kuala Lumpur · PhD · Islamic studies
PhD (Research: Da'wah / HRM / Comm / Counselling / Quranic / Syariah)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhD · Islamic studies
PhD (Islamic Science) (Research)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhD · Islamic studies
PhD (Economics and Muamalat Administration) (Research)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · PhD · Islamic studies
PhD in Islamic Sciences (Aqidah / Arabic / Dawah / Fiqh / Usul Al Fiqh)
Al-Madinah International University · PhD · Islamic studies
PhD Islamic Studies
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia · PhD · Islamic studies
PhD (Curriculum, Ed Psychology, Online Learning, etc.) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Islamic studies
PhD (Policy Studies, HRD, Islamic Studies, Linguistics) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · PhD · Islamic studies
PhD Programme (INHART - Halal Industry)
International Islamic University Malaysia · PhD · 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 9 of these 9 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 8,580 to RM 60,445, with a median of RM 30,660. 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 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 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.