PhD in Islamic Economics (Research)

The PhD in Islamic Economics (Research) is UNISSA's fully research-based doctoral degree from the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Finance, with supervision available in English, Arabic and Malay. Full-time candidates typically complete the degree in two to five years, while part-time candidates take two and a half to seven years, in line with the independent research expected at doctoral level. Admission follows the university's general postgraduate route: a pass in the Primary School Religious Certificate examination or its recognised equivalent, plus any additional requirements set by the faculty; candidates may also be asked to sit a Qur'an recitation test and, where the faculty judges it necessary, attend an interview. Full-time study carries a total fee of roughly BND 9,095, against about BND 10,669 for the part-time route. UNISSA runs two annual intakes, January and August, each with its own application deadline.