Candidates who wish to apply for the Master’s program must have one of the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Studies with a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from UKM or any Institutions of Higher Learning recognized by the Senate; or
2. Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Studies and have other qualifications or experience recognized by the Senate; or
3. Candidates WITHOUT qualifications or working experience in the field of Islamic Studies, but interested in conducting cross-disciplinary studies with the field of Islamic Studies, must take prerequisite courses and meet the minimum CGPA set by the Program; and
4. Meet other requirements set by the program (if applicable); and
5. Meet the requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA); and
6. Language Requirements.

Malaysian graduates (who use CGPA)

• minimum 2.75 OR;
• 2.50 to 2.74 and pass the internal evaluation by the Committee at the Faculty.

Overseas graduates (who use CGPA)

• minimum 2.75 OR;
• 2.50 to 2.74 and pass the internal evaluation by the Committee at the Faculty.

Overseas graduates (who does not use CGPA)

• Minimum Maqbul (45%-54%)

Malaysian & Southeast Asian Students:

• 60%; OR
• 55% and 3 years of work experience in a relevant field; OR
• 55% and *rigorous internal assessment

Middle Eastern students

• 60%;

Moroccan/Iranian Graduates (Malaysian Students)

• (10/20) equivalent to a minimum CGPA of 2.75

 Shubra graduate (who does not use CGPA)

• Jayyid (55-69%) OR;
• 54% and 3 years of work experience in a related field