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vision
Towards achieving Shari’ah education that will provide the students with the right values of Islamic ethics and Akhlaq that will furnish them with strong fundamental knowledge of the Islamic legal system.
Mission
- Prepare the students to learn the fundamentals of Islamic legal system and the foundation of Islamic Jurisprudence to realize the virtues of Islamic personality, uplifting the awareness of oneself, and commit to the law of Shari’ah.
- Develop the students’ awareness and commitment through learning the basic values of the Shari’ah legal system.
- Providing the students with behavioral and practical skills that are needed to get connected within the society and therefore enables them to disseminate the virtues of Islam and the Shari’ah.
- Guide the learners and get them to use the lessons in order to help and support them in their work area after graduation.
Objective
- Provide the students to become the highest level of disciples in widest scope of the Science of Shari’ah.
- Provide the graduates with a strong knowledge of Shari’ah.
- Actualize graduates with the Islamic legal system and abilities socially.
- Develop the skills of study in the field of Jurisprudence and the research and training in various areas of legitimacy.
- Accustom the students and train them in the field of Fatwa so they can have the ability to graduate and work in the field of Fatwa.
Learning Outcome
- Gradually attain the highest level of knowledge seeking skills.
- Disseminate knowledge on the sciences of Shari’ah throughout the world.
- Strengthen the spirits of brotherhood and compassion among Muslims around the world.
- Perform as an ambassador for his/her nation at home and abroad based in the Shari’ah field.
- Educate and guide to intensify efforts in training and discharge knowledge on being a role model for others in Islamic Ethics and Akhlaq.
Entry Requirements
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree (Honours) with good grades from MEDIU, or any other institutions of higher learning recognized by the university OR any other certificate that is recognized by the university and equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) or other relevant professional qualification and experience that are recognized by the University.
- A relevant General Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) with at least one year working experience, and, if deemed necessary, an applicant may be interviewed and/or required to sit for an entrance test in order to determine determine the applicants eligibility for admission to a specific programme.
- The department of faculty may, with the approval of the University Academic Council (UAC), require the applicant to satisfy additional conditions for admission to a specific programme.
Language
Applicants interested to enroll in programmes where the medium of instruction is in Arabic must pass the MEDIU’s Arabic Placement Test (MAPT) before being admitted to the program.
ACCREDITATION REF. NO.
This program is accredited and certified by Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Accreditation reference numbers are shown below:
- Research
Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education)
| On Campus | On Line |
| N/221/7/0125 | R/221/7/0142 |
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
| On Campus | On Line |
| MQA/PA4797 | A10938 |
02. Courses and Thesis || Courses and Project Paper
Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education)
| On Campus | On Line |
| R/221/7/0021/B R/221/7/0021/C |
R/221/7/0069/B R/221/7/0069/C |
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
| On Campus | On Line |
| MQA/FA0774 | A9424 |
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The applicant could enroll for this program under one of the following three structures. Please click below on structure A, B or C for tuition fees and more details:
STRUCTURE A: RESEARCH
The applicant is required to study a subject named Research Methodology, then the applicant can start the research under the supervision of an academic member of the Postgraduate Studies Department.
STUDY DURATION
| Workload | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
| Full Time | 4 Semesters (2 Academic Years) | 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) |
| Part Time | 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) | 10 Semesters (5 Academic Years) |
TUITION FEES
| Learning Mode | Workload | Local Student | Foreign Student |
|---|
- For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.
- Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
- All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.
STRUCTURE B: COURSES AND THESIS
The applicant studies a total of 10 subjects and prepares a thesis using any of the following study workloads available at the faculty:
STUDY DURATION
| Workload | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
| Full Time | 3 Semesters (1.5 Academic Years) | 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) |
| Part Time | 4 Semesters (2 Academic Years) | 10 Semesters (5 Academic Years) |
Credit hours required from the applicant is 42 hours – distributed over courses and thesis. Course details are provided as follows:
COURSES DETAILS
| No. | Year | Semester | Subject | Subject Code | Category | Credit Hours |
| 1 | First | First | Research Methodology | GMET5053 | University | 3 |
| 2 | First | First | Islamic Jurisprudence [Fiqh Ibadat] | GFIQ5163 | Core | 3 |
| 3 | First | First | Islamic Jurisprudence [Fiqh Muamalat] | GFIQ5173 | Core | 3 |
| 4 | First | First | Islamic Legal Maxims [Qawaid Fiqhiyya] (1) | GFIQ5253 | Core | 3 |
| 5 | First | First | Objectives of Shari’ah | GUFI5123 | Core | 3 |
| 6 | First | Second | Islamic Family Law [Fiqh al-Usrah] | GFIQ5183 | Core | 3 |
| 7 | First | Second | Islamic Criminal Law [Fiqh al-Hudud wal Jinayat] | GFIQ5193 | Core | 3 |
| 8 | First | Second | Foundation of Islamic Jurisprudence (1) | GFIQ5063 | Core | 3 |
| 9 | First | Second | Science of Legitimacy Policy | GFIQ5203 | Core | 3 |
| 10 | First | Second | Contemporary Law Issues | GFIQ5223 | Core | 3 |
| 11 | Second | First | Thesis | — | Core | 12 |
TUITION FEES
| Learning Mode | Workload | Local Student | Foreign Student |
|---|
- For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.
- Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
- All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.
STRUCTURE C: COURSES AND PROJECT PAPER
The applicant studies a total of 14 subjects and prepares a project paper using any of the following study workloads available at the faculty:
STUDY DURATION
| Workload | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
| Full Time | 4 Semesters (2 Academic Years) | 8 Semesters (4 Academic Years) |
| Part Time | 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) | 12 Semesters (6 Academic Years) |
Credit hours required from the applicant is 45 hours – distributed over courses and project paper. Course details are provided as follows:
COURSES DETAILS
| No. | Year | Semester | Subject | Subject Code | Category | Credit Hours |
| 1 | First | First | Research Methodology | GMET5053 | University | 3 |
| 2 | First | First | Islamic Jurisprudence [Fiqh Ibadat] | GFIQ5163 | Core | 3 |
| 3 | First | First | Islamic Jurisprudence [Fiqh Muamalat] | GFIQ5173 | Core | 3 |
| 4 | First | First | Islamic Legal Maxims [Qawaid Fiqhiyya] (1) | GFIQ5253 | Core | 3 |
| 5 | First | Second | Islamic Family Law [Fiqh al-Usrah] | GFIQ5183 | Core | 3 |
| 6 | First | Second | Islamic Criminal Law [Fiqh al-Hudud wal Jinayat] | GFIQ5193 | Core | 3 |
| 7 | First | Second | Foundation of Islamic Jurisprudence (1) | GUFI5063 | Core | 3 |
| 8 | First | Second | Science of Legitimacy Policy | GFIQ5203 | Core | 3 |
| 9 | Second | First | Studies in the Sciences of Sunnah | GUHD5183 | Core | 3 |
| 10 | Second | First | Islamic Legal Maxims [Qawaid Fiqhiyya] (2) | GFIQ5263 | Core | 3 |
| 11 | Second | First | Foundation of Islamic Jurisprudence (2) | GUFI5073 | Core | 3 |
| 12 | Second | Second | Jurisprudential Theories and Differences | GFIQ5213 | Core | 3 |
| 13 | Second | Second | Objectives of Shari’ah | GFIQ5123 | Core | 3 |
| 14 | Second | Second | Contemporary Law Issues | GUFI5223 | Core | 3 |
| 15 | Second | Second | Project Paper/ Case Study | — | Core | 3 |
TUITION FEES
| Learning Mode | Workload | Local Student | Foreign Student |
|---|
- For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.
- Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
- All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.