Features
- The Islamic Studies candidates at Universiti Malaya will carry out focused research in their area of specialization, which is of immediate relevance to local interest.
- They will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the seminars, conferences and many more.
Career Opportunity
- University Professor in Islamic Studies
- Senior Islamic Researcher
- Principal Investigator in Islamic Research
- Director of Islamic Studies Programs
- Islamic Law Consultant
- Policy Advisor on Islamic Affairs
Graduates of this programme may pursue a wide range of career opportunities beyond those listed above.
Evaluation Service
International students are provided with an eval service. When students accept their offer, they will need to make a payment for that, and the university will arrange the eval accordingly.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methodology**
- Thesis (Must be registered every semester until thesis is submitted)
- Additional Courses (If only stated in the offer letter)
- Basic of Malaysia Language** (For international candidates only)
Note: **exemption for these courses can be applied to the faculty if the candidates already take/pass in the previous university (with proof)
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.7
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 46
PTE Academic: 51
IELTS: 5.5
General requirements
Entry Requirements for National & International students:
- Possess a Master's Degree By Research; or
- Possess a Clinical Master's Degree; or
- Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of no less than 3.00; or
- Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA 2.50 to 2.99 subject to fulfilling at least one (1) of the following criteria:
- At least one (1) year working experience in a related field; or
- Publication in a related field; or
- A Scholarship holder; or
- UM Graduate; or
- A Government servant; or
- Pass an interview by Faculty; or
- Pass a Special Assessment by Faculty
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Access (APEL.A) and other qualifications approved by the Senate
For specific entry requirements details, please refer to the university website.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 6,681 AUD / year (≈ 19,400 MYR / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 3,788 AUD / year (≈ 11,000 MYR / year)
Living costs
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 761–1,314 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Islamic Studies.
- Yayasan KLK Scholarship — Universiti Malaya, Grant 20000 MYR, Deadline not specified, Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund, Grant 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based
- Malaysia International Scholarship — Malaysian Government, Grant 1500 MYR, Deadline 03 Dec 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Leopold Figl Foundation, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9, Grant 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme, Grant 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027
