135 Full-time Master's degrees in Islamic Studies

The Master by Research - SOAS Centre for Islamic Studies (SOASCIS) at The Universiti Brunei Darussalam offers research in the following area(s): Islamic Civilisation and Contemporary Issues

The Science of Quran and Hadith program is offered at Alzahra University.

In collaboration with Al-Maktoum College, you will learn about the Islamic banking sector, Islamic finance, and international business with this Islamic Banking, Finance and International Business programme University of Dundee.

The Islamic Finance course from Durham University Business School provides you with a transformative journey, as it will equip you with the crucial knowledge and skills needed to be part of this dynamic and exciting alternative financing field. 

The mission of the MA in Islamic Art program at Lebanese American University (LAU) is to graduate students with an expanded knowledge of this field of study and expertise in one of its areas of focus

The Dakwah master by research programme from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin is supervised by a graduate faculty (or a panel of graduate faculty members). The directed research work introduces candidates to the processes by which new knowledge is developed and applied accordingly.

The Middle East and Islamic Studies programme at George Mason University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides deep insights into regional complexities and religious history. Designed for completion over two years, it equips students with vital analytical and cultural expertise.

The Asian and Middle Eastern Studies by Research (Japanese Studies) course from the University of Cambridge provides initial research training and aims to develop students' linguistic and methodological sophistication.

The Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem includes a rigorous Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) curriculum. Courses are taught by leading scholars and students enjoy the added benefit of living in Jerusalem, a city in which 35% of the inhabitants are native Arabic speakers.

This Religious Studies MA course from Queen's University focuses on the relationship between religion and culture (ancient or contemporary) and, furthermore, places an emphasis on contemporary theories and methods in the study of religion. 

This Practical Theology programme from University of Pretoria offers the student with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons or equivalent qualification, the opportunity of theological specialisation and research at master’s level.

The Theological Discipline program of Claremont School of Theology offers multiple areas of concentration and provides depth of study in a particular theological discipline.

The Master of Arts in Islamic Studies from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) examines Islam’s relation to other religious traditions and the contemporary debates and issues concerning Muslims globally.

The M.Sc. Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge is a research-focused programme delivered in person. Students can complete their studies full-time over 24 months or part-time over 48 months. This public university degree combines advanced coursework with a thesis, offering an optional co-operative education route.

The Islamic Studies and History course offered at the University of Oxford is a one-year degree for students who already possess substantial knowledge of the field and who are able, without further language training, to work with pre-modern Arabic, Persian and Turkish primary sources as appropriate to their particular research interests. 

The Islamic Studies programme at George Washington University offers a comprehensive exploration of Muslim civilisations. This postgraduate degree, delivered via a public study mode, provides students with deep analytical insights into religious traditions and historical contexts over a flexible duration of academic study.

The MPhil in Islamic Art and Architecture at the University of Oxford is a two-year course combining comprehensive training in the history of Islamic art and architecture, research, and language instruction. 

Islamic Financial System from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia prepares students for a career in Law which is intellectually challenging, financially rewarding & personally fulfilling.

Shariah Theology and Philosophy from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia  forms the basis of contemporary Islamic issues.

The vision of the Department of Arabic & Islamic Civilization is being a center of excellence in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies in undergraduate and postgraduate education with national and international standing. The Islamic Studies MA programme is offered at University of Peradeniya.