Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali

What you'll study

The programme combines taught coursework with an independent dissertation component. Students take structured modules covering themes in Islamic history and civilisation and complete a supervised research dissertation. (The course page does not list specific module titles.)

Entry requirements

• Typical academic requirement: a Bachelor degree (BA) or Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution.
• For programmes taught in Arabic: International Arabic Language Testing System (IALTS) Band 6.0 or pass the Arabic Placement Test.
• For English medium: GCE O‑Level English grade C6 or IGCSE English (Second Language) grade C, or IELTS Band 6.0, or TOEFL minimum overall score 550.
• Applicants follow local application via HECAS or international application through the university online portal. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview; graduate applicants may be required to sit an al‑Qur’an al‑Karim recitation test if requested by the faculty.

Career prospects

Graduates can expect roles that draw on advanced knowledge of Islamic history and civilisation, including academic and research posts, teaching in higher or religious education, cultural heritage and museum work, policy or advisory roles in institutions focused on Islamic studies, and positions in organisations where historical and civilisational expertise is required.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme fee is stated as $12,000 per programme on the course page. The university provides application routes for local and international applicants; specific scholarship or funding opportunities are not detailed on the programme page and should be confirmed directly with the Faculty of Islamic Development Management or the university admissions office.