Overview

The Library and Information Science programme at International Islamic University of Malaysia covers a range of topics in information management, including information retrieval, acquisition and processing.

Career Prospects

The Master of Library and Information Science aims to strengthen the professionals knowledge and competencies needed for middle and higher level career in various libraries and resource centres in both public and corporate sectors which range from traditional library management courses to the application of technologies in the libraries and information services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Islamic Worldview, Society and IT

Information Sources & Services

Management of Information Institutions

Information Resources Development

Indexing and Abstracting

Measurement & Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 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

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80

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IELTS

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Library Science View 3 other Masters in Library Science 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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Other requirements

General requirements

At least three (3) principal passes in the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A) Level Examination (UK Educational System) obtained in one sitting OR
International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum of six (6) subjects obtained in one sitting OR
Any other qualifications that are recognized by the Senate of the University as equivalent to the above.

Applicants must also have the following subjects taken at the above mentioned examinations (A level, IB or any other equivalent certificates):

Mathematics (for applicants to all undergraduate programmes offered except for Bachelor of Arabic).
Two other subjects in the intended field of study.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

9450 MYR / year

≈ 9450 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1800 MYR / year

≈ 1800 MYR / year

Additional Details

National part-time: 3.600

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.

Funding

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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