Islamic Studies 48 months PHD Programme By Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

1,800 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD in Islamic Studies program is designed to produce scholars capable of conducting an extensive and original research on the formation of Islamic discourse and dynamics of Muslim societies either in the classical or contemporary era through interdisciplinary, multi-interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary perspectives. Graduates of the PhD in Islamic studies program are expected to have excellent substantive and theoretical knowledge of Islamic Studies and social sciences and demonstrate an excellent command of research skills required to produce independent and original research in the subject areas of their scholarly interests.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD in Islamic Studies program is designed to produce scholars capable of conducting an extensive and original research on the formation of Islamic discourse and dynamics of Muslim societies either in the classical or contemporary era through interdisciplinary, multi-interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary perspectives. Graduates of the PhD in Islamic studies program are expected to have excellent substantive and theoretical knowledge of Islamic Studies and social sciences and demonstrate an excellent command of research skills required to produce independent and original research in the subject areas of their scholarly interests.

Admission Requirements

3.5+
550+
6.5+
The following is a list of requirements and materials required for a complete application for a UIII Doctoral (PhD) Degree:
  • A Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution.
  • Outstanding master’s certificate or equivalent qualifications in the relevant fields with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 on a scale of a maximum of 4.0.
  • Have strong leadership qualities and academic background.
  • Have good co-curricular and social activities record.
  • Apply as a full-time Doctoral (PhD) degree student at UIII.
  • Have an English language proficiency as shown by a certificate in the form of IELTS or TOEFL. The English proficiency requirement does not apply to applicants who speak English as their native language, mother tongue, or first language or those who graduate from universities that use English as the language of instruction or medium of learning.
  • Applicants who choose to apply for a PhD program at the Faculty of Islamic Studies must have Arabic language proficiency, as shown by a TOAFL certificate. The Arabic proficiency requirement does not apply to applicants who speak Arabic as their native language, mother tongue, or first language or those who graduate from universities that use Arabic as the language of instruction or medium of learning.
  • Submit a brief research proposal for the PhD Dissertation.
  • Submit an academic writing sample, research paper relevant to your field, or article recently published in an academic journal.

30 Apr 2026
4 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
1,800 USD
Domestic (Out of State)
1,800 USD
International
1,800 USD

Scholarships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the UIII Admissions Portal for step-by-step guidance on the application process and required documents. The admission portal is only available during the application period. The portal will automatically close once the deadline of the admission ends. Please note that this is the only portal for the application process and we do not accept applications sent via other channels including email, offline submission, etc.
Admission requirements vary by program but generally include academic transcripts, English proficiency test scores, and a statement of purpose, reference reports. Visit for more detailed information: https://uiii.ac.id/admissions/
Yes, an application fee applies. The amount is Rp 750,000 or USD50.
UIII offers several scholarships, including those provided by the Indonesian government and international partners.
No, if you receive a UIII scholarship, you are not allowed to receive other funding sources.
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