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About UIAM
International Islamic University Malaysia (UIAM) — public non-profit university. It is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The higher education institution is considered one of the youngest in the country, as it was founded in 1983. As an active member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL), Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), UIAM is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university is in top-660 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings.
At UIAM, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Establishment year
1983
Students
24,218
International students
6,159
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Rating QS
2025#666
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The academic calendar at UIAM is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at UIAM will cost local citizens a minimum of 21 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 180 USD per year. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Bachelor
Local125USD/year
Foreign850USD/year
Master
Local21USD/year
Foreign180USD/year
Doctorate
Local1,045USD/year
Foreign2,652USD/year
Study programs at UIAM
Agriculture & Forestry
Marine Science and Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Agriculture & Forestry
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, PTE — 50, TOEFL PBT — 550
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Quantity Surveying
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, PTE — 50, TOEFL PBT — 550
Urban and Regional Planning
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL PBT — 550
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage in Qur’an and Sunnah Studies
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL PBT — 550
Tourism Management
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, PTE — 50, TOEFL iBT — 78
Tourism Planning and Hospitality Management (Hons.)
Study form
Full-time
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Law
Laws (Hons)
Study degree
LLB
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Law
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL PBT — 550
Laws (Shariah) (Honours)
Study degree
LLB
Study form
Full-time
Duration
60 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Law
Humanities
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 80
Social Sciences & Management
Economics (Honours)
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
CAE — 200, IELTS — 6.0, PTE — 50, TOEFL PBT — 550
Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage in Qur’an and Sunnah Studies
School education in Malaysia lasts longer than 11 grades. Therefore, in order to enter an undergraduate program at UIAM, applicants must complete 1 year of university in their home country or take one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, Foundation, etc.). When enrolling in a bachelor's program, an educational institution considers only candidates with good academic performance. GPA scores must be at least 2.5. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 78. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.5.
GPA
2.5
IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
78
TOEFL PBT
550
Master's degree at UIAM
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5. TOEFL — 60 or higher.
IELTS
5
TOEFL iBT
60
TOEFL PBT
500
Doctorate degree at UIAM
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 60 points.
TOEFL iBT
60
UIAM campus
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. The advantages of such a location include the ability to quickly get to the city, access to various types of recreation (in nature and in the city) and a close-knit student community. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. Student life at UIAM is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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