PhD in Islamic Finance (by Coursework & Dissertation)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
DURATION
2 up to 5 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
13 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
MYR 70,883 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* approximate equivalent to USD 15,145 at exchange rate of 4.68
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Introduction
The PhD in Islamic Finance programme is an innovative, multidisciplinary and research based doctoral programme that imparts the required analytical and investigative skills to further expand your theoretical knowledge. Moreover, the programmes enable you to acquire a comprehensive understanding of Islamic finance, and enhance the ability to analyse and interpret developments in the rapidly growing Islamic financial services market.
As a global leader in Islamic finance education, the INCEIF Doctoral programme has been developed to produce schools of international standing whose research furthers theoretical understanding while meeting the practical requirements of the Islamic finance industry.
Program Outcome
You will have the competency to tackle emerging challenges and opportunities in the context of industry requirements. Visionary scholars have an opportunity to learn directly from experienced academicians and industry leaders while being involved in applied research and consultancy projects with businesses and institutions in the Islamic finance field.
Scholarships and Funding
INCEIF Chancellor’s Scholarship
- Coverage : 100% Tuition Fees + Monthly stipend of MYR2,500 + Student Services Fees + Visa Fees.
- Who can apply : Full time PhD Programme student except Industrial PhD.
- Result Requirement :Minimum 3.5 CGPA in Master Degree Programme or equivalent.
- Coverage : 100% Tuition Fees + Monthly stipend of MYR2,500 + Student Services Fees + Visa Fees.
- Who can apply : Full time PhD Programme student except Industrial PhD.
- Result Requirement :Minimum 3.5 CGPA in Master Degree Programme or equivalent.
Career Opportunities
INCEIF PhD graduates are sought after for business and management consultancy roles in the industry, senior management roles in governments, in addition to academic leadership positions in reputed universitites and top business schools. The programme also allows a candidate with little or no background in Islamic finance to undertake research and make meaningful contributions to academia, practice and policy.