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Study Religious Studies in Malaysia 🇲🇾

Malaysia offers 39 Religious Studies programs across 6 universities.

39 Programs
6 Universities

Why Malaysia for Religious Studies?

Living Cost

$5,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Master (17) Bachelor (15) PhD (7)

Top Universities for Religious Studies in Malaysia

International Islamic University Malaysia

Gombak · National rank #7 · QS #613

Master of Arts in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage · Master PhD in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences · PhD Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (Arabic Language and Literature) · Bachelor
Asia e University

Kuala Lumpur · National rank #37

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Islamic Studies · Bachelor Bachelor of Arts (Islamic Studies) · Bachelor
Al-Madinah International University

Shah Alam · National rank #39

Master of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Qur'an and Sunnah Studies) · Master Master of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Usuluddin) · Master Master In Tafsir and Ulum Al-Quran · Master Master In Qada and Siyasah Shariyyah · Master Master In Qira'aat · Master Master In Fiqh · Master Master In Aqidah · Master Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) in Science of Al-Quran · Bachelor Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) · Bachelor Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) In Al-Hadith · Bachelor Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) in Da'wah and Usuluddin · Bachelor Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) In Fiqh & Usul Fiqh · Bachelor Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Qur'an and Sunnah Studies) · Bachelor Master In Ulum Al-Hadith · Master Master of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) · Master Master In Fiqh Al-Sunnah · Master Ph. D. in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Qur'an and Sunnah Studies) · PhD Ph. D. in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Usuluddin) · PhD Ph. D. in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) · PhD Master In Da'wah · Master Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Usuluddin) · Bachelor Master In Usul Al-Fiqh · Master
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Kuala Terengganu · QS #1401

Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Usuluddin) (Hons) · Bachelor Master of Islamic Studies (MIS) · Master Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Islamic Studies · PhD Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Hons) (Syariah) · Bachelor Master of Islamic Studies · Master Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Hons) (Usuluddin) · Bachelor PhD in Islamic Studies · PhD
Master of Islamic Studies · Master
Master of Islamic Studies (Usuluddin) · Master Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Dakwah and Management) · Bachelor Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Usuluddin) · Bachelor PhD in Islamic Studies · PhD

All Programs

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Islamic Studies

Asia e University

Bachelor

Master of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Qur'an and Sunnah Studies)

Al-Madinah International University

Master

Master of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Usuluddin)

Al-Madinah International University

Master

Master In Tafsir and Ulum Al-Quran

Al-Madinah International University

Master

Master In Qada and Siyasah Shariyyah

Al-Madinah International University

Master

Master of Arts in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage

International Islamic University Malaysia

Master

Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Usuluddin) (Hons)

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Bachelor

Master of Islamic Studies (MIS)

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Master

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Islamic Studies

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

PhD

Bachelor of Arts (Islamic Studies)

Asia e University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Hons) (Syariah)

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Bachelor

Master of Islamic Studies

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Master

Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Hons) (Usuluddin)

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Bachelor

Master of Islamic Studies

Open University Malaysia

Master

Master In Qira'aat

Al-Madinah International University

Master

Master In Fiqh

Al-Madinah International University

Master

Master In Aqidah

Al-Madinah International University

Master

Master of Islamic Studies (Usuluddin)

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah

Master

Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Dakwah and Management)

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah

Bachelor

Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Usuluddin)

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah

Bachelor

PhD in Islamic Studies

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah

PhD

Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) in Science of Al-Quran

Al-Madinah International University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh)

Al-Madinah International University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) In Al-Hadith

Al-Madinah International University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) in Da'wah and Usuluddin

Al-Madinah International University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) In Fiqh & Usul Fiqh

Al-Madinah International University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Qur'an and Sunnah Studies)

Al-Madinah International University

Bachelor

Master In Ulum Al-Hadith

Al-Madinah International University

Master

Master of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh)

Al-Madinah International University

Master

Master In Fiqh Al-Sunnah

Al-Madinah International University

Master

Ph. D. in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Qur'an and Sunnah Studies)

Al-Madinah International University

PhD

Ph. D. in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Usuluddin)

Al-Madinah International University

PhD

Ph. D. in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh)

Al-Madinah International University

PhD

Master In Da'wah

Al-Madinah International University

Master

Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Usuluddin)

Al-Madinah International University

Bachelor

Master In Usul Al-Fiqh

Al-Madinah International University

Master

PhD in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences

International Islamic University Malaysia

PhD

Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (Arabic Language and Literature)

International Islamic University Malaysia

Bachelor

PhD in Islamic Studies

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

PhD

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Religious Studies in Malaysia?
Tuition for Religious Studies programs in Malaysia varies by university. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $5k.
What are the English language requirements for Religious Studies in Malaysia?
English-taught Religious Studies programs in Malaysia typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Religious Studies programs are in Malaysia?
Abroadly lists 39 Religious Studies programs at 6 universities across Malaysia. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Is Malaysia a good country for Religious Studies students?
Malaysia is a strong choice for Religious Studies with 6 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Malay/English, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Religious Studies in Malaysia?
In Malaysia, Religious Studies programs are offered at: Bachelor (15 programs), Master (17 programs), PhD (7 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.