Verified programme sheet
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Muamalat (Economics and Finance)

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Muamalat (Economics and Finance) is a doctorate route in business and accounting at International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF University) under phd programmes. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
Full-time: 2–6 years; Part-time: 4–7 years
Tuition
Total programme fee published as RM62,240 (Local) / RM74,240 (International). Official page notes that fees are subject to additional charges as required by Malaysian authorities.
Intakes
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year
Campus
Not clearly stated on the programme page. The page indicates face-to-face delivery under INCEIF University.
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
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Academic entry
Pathway 1: Master’s degree in Shariah or Islamic Finance from a recognised institution; exceptional bachelor’s degree holders may be admitted upon university approval. Pathway 2 (APEL): minimum age 35; recognised degree with CGPA 2.50 and above; at least 5 years of relevant work experience in Islamic finance; must pass MQA APEL assessment.
English requirement
English: MUET Band 4 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 79 iBT (or exemptions apply)
Additional checks
Arabic language pathway note on official page: native speaker, Arabic-medium graduate, or IELTS Band 4.0 / TOEFL 400; proposal and thesis may be written in English, Bahasa Melayu, or Arabic; areas of specialisation listed include Islamic Economics, Islamic Banking, Islamic Capital Market, Takaful, and Islamic Alternative Finance.
Funding
Scholarships that may fit this programme
These 1 institution awards publish level coverage that aligns with this doctorate route, together with the application notes and source links currently captured in the markdown files.
Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme
Scholarship offered by INCEIF University (formerly International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance).
Levels
Master's Degree • Doctorate
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
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Official page highlights research and policy relevance, including impactful research for policymakers, industry leaders, and communities.
Source Of Truth
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INCEIF University / PhD Programmes
PhD
Face-to-face
Full-time: 2–6 years; Part-time: 4–7 years
Not clearly stated on the programme page. The page indicates face-to-face delivery under INCEIF University.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year
Total programme fee published as RM62,240 (Local) / RM74,240 (International). Official page notes that fees are subject to additional charges as required by Malaysian authorities.
Official page highlights research and policy relevance, including impactful research for policymakers, industry leaders, and communities.
Pathway 1: Master’s degree in Shariah or Islamic Finance from a recognised institution; exceptional bachelor’s degree holders may be admitted upon university approval. Pathway 2 (APEL): minimum age 35; recognised degree with CGPA 2.50 and above; at least 5 years of relevant work experience in Islamic finance; must pass MQA APEL assessment.
English: MUET Band 4 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 79 iBT (or exemptions apply)
Arabic language pathway note on official page: native speaker, Arabic-medium graduate, or IELTS Band 4.0 / TOEFL 400; proposal and thesis may be written in English, Bahasa Melayu, or Arabic; areas of specialisation listed include Islamic Economics, Islamic Banking, Islamic Capital Market, Takaful, and Islamic Alternative Finance.
Official page shows (N/0413/8/0005) (10/32) (MQA/PA18563)
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
Official page shows (N/0413/8/0005) (10/32) (MQA/PA18563)
Award
PhD
Field area
Business and Accounting
Division
INCEIF University / PhD Programmes
Study mode
Full Time
Programme family
PhD Programmes
Notes
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Institution Funding
More scholarships from International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF University)
These awards are published by the same institution but were not explicitly tagged to this programme level in the source data.
Best-fit internal INCEIF scholarship routes
Scholarship offered by INCEIF University (formerly International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance).
Cash-i Muamalat Education
Malaysian students aged 18 and above with minimum total income of RM3,000
Malaysian students aged 18 and above with minimum total income of RM3,000
Chancellor’s Scholarship
Scholarship offered by INCEIF University (formerly International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance).
Contact point repeatedly listed on INCEIF scholarship pages
Scholarship offered by INCEIF University (formerly International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance).