PhD (Research: Da'wah / HRM / Comm / Counselling / Quranic / Syariah)
Offered by Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. USIM lists the total fee as RM 22,390, covering 3 years. We are an official partner of the university, so the application, the conditional offer, the English pathway and the visa are handled by one team.
The university's fee, which it sets and revises. It excludes the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
- Award level
- PhD
- Campus
- Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
- Sector
- Public
- University intakes
- Mar, Oct
- Field
- Islamic studies
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.
Counselling
Tell us what you have studied. A counsellor checks it against USIM's actual requirement for this programme.
Conditional offer
We secure an offer from the university, conditional on your English level.
English pathway
Meet the requirement through our CEFR programmes at Fahrenheit 88 — or with a test score you already hold.
Visa and enrolment
EMGS, the student pass, arrival and enrolment, one team.
Ask about this programme.
A counsellor confirms the entry requirements, the English level you would need and the current intake — free, and with no obligation to apply.
Or reach us directly — inquiry@premium.edu.my · +603 2740 0711
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How much does PhD (Research: Da'wah / HRM / Comm / Counselling / Quranic / Syariah) at USIM cost?
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia lists the total fee as RM 22,390, covering 3 years. That is the university's tuition and does not include the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation or living costs — our cost calculator estimates those separately.
What are the entry requirements for PhD (Research: Da'wah / HRM / Comm / Counselling / Quranic / Syariah)?
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. If you do not have a test score yet, our free placement test establishes your CEFR level, and as an official English provider we can take you to the required level before you enrol.
When are the intakes at USIM?
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia runs intakes in Mar, Oct. Individual programmes can differ from the university's main calendar, so a counsellor confirms the next intake for this one before you apply.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia is a partner institution, and we handle the application, the conditional offer, the English pathway and the student visa with one team. Counselling and enquiries carry no fee.