Overview

Economics at International Islamic University of Malaysia seeks to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and Islamic values to face the increasingly challenging world. It offers students the unique opportunity of integrating conventional knowledge with Islamic knowledge in all fields of studies. Established in 1983, the Kulliyyah is now well recognised, having faculty members of eminence in various specialisations. It is also equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities to promote teaching and learning.

Key facts:

English is the medium of instruction for all programmes offered by the Kulliyyah. Currently, there are four departments offering various programmes, namely the Department of Economics, the Department of Business Administration, the Department of Accounting, and the Department of Finance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Econometrics

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Islamic Economics Thought

Economic Development & Policy

International Trade: Theory & Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Option 1: 24 credit hours of coursework + 18 credit hours of dissertation

Option 2: 33 credit hours of coursework + 9 credit hours of research paper

Option 3: 42 credit hours of coursework

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Economics View 33 other Masters in Economics in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant Bachelor’s degree with good grades from an accredited institution of higher learning or any other certificates recognised to be equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and with relevant professional experience.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9922 MYR / year

≈ 9922 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1890 MYR / year

≈ 1890 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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