Verified programme sheet
PhD in Islamic Finance (by Research)
PhD in Islamic Finance (by Research) 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: minimum 2 years, maximum 6 years; Part-time: minimum 4 years, maximum 7 years
Tuition
Total programme fee published as RM68,000 (Malaysian) / RM84,740 (International). Official notes state this is based on the maximum chargeable amount for the maximum duration of full-time study and includes 6% SST for international students effective 1 July 2025.
Intakes
Not clearly stated on the official programme page
Campus
Not clearly stated on the detailed programme page. INCEIF University’s official address is in Kuala Lumpur.
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
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Academic entry
Master’s degree or equivalent (with high distinction) from a recognised institution of higher learning; mathematics / quantitative proficiency; minimum 5 years of work experience in financial institutions; submission of a research proposal not exceeding 15 pages, double-spaced in Times New Roman 12.
English requirement
MUET Band 4 and above; or IELTS band 6; or TOEFL 9.5 (Essential), 79 (iBT) and above. Exemptions listed for candidates from native English-speaking countries and candidates with academic qualifications from institutions using English as the full medium of instruction.
Additional checks
Proposal and thesis may be written in English, Malay, or Arabic.
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 states it is ideal for careers in research and academia, with involvement in applied research and consultancy projects with businesses and institutions in Islamic finance.
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INCEIF University / PhD Programmes
PhD
Face-to-face
Full-time: minimum 2 years, maximum 6 years; Part-time: minimum 4 years, maximum 7 years
Not clearly stated on the detailed programme page. INCEIF University’s official address is in Kuala Lumpur.
Not clearly stated on the official programme page
Total programme fee published as RM68,000 (Malaysian) / RM84,740 (International). Official notes state this is based on the maximum chargeable amount for the maximum duration of full-time study and includes 6% SST for international students effective 1 July 2025.
Official page states it is ideal for careers in research and academia, with involvement in applied research and consultancy projects with businesses and institutions in Islamic finance.
Master’s degree or equivalent (with high distinction) from a recognised institution of higher learning; mathematics / quantitative proficiency; minimum 5 years of work experience in financial institutions; submission of a research proposal not exceeding 15 pages, double-spaced in Times New Roman 12.
MUET Band 4 and above; or IELTS band 6; or TOEFL 9.5 (Essential), 79 (iBT) and above. Exemptions listed for candidates from native English-speaking countries and candidates with academic qualifications from institutions using English as the full medium of instruction.
Proposal and thesis may be written in English, Malay, or Arabic.
Official page shows (R3/0413/8/0004) (06/27) (A8302)
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
Official page shows (R3/0413/8/0004) (06/27) (A8302)
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).