Program Overview
The Arabic as a Second Language at International Islamic University of Malaysia is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Arabic as a Second Language programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 11,137 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arabic as a Second Language programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Arabic Grammar,
- Theory of Literature,
- Islamization of Linguistics and Literary Studies
- Language and Computer
- Research Methodology in Linguistics
- Modern Linguistics
- Syntactic Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A relevant Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with good grade from IIUM or any other accredited institutions of higher learning, or other certificates that are recognized as equivalent to a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or relevant professional qualifications and experience that are recognized by the Senate of the University.
- Applicants are required to obtain the following Arabic and English proficiency levels: TOEFL and IELTS
- Students are required to provide evidence of English proficiency by submitting their proficiency certificates before the beginning of the programme. If they fail to do so, they will be required to sit for the IIUM-administered English Placement Test (EPT).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,137 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,137 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact International Islamic University of Malaysia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About International Islamic University of Malaysia
International Islamic University of Malaysia
Gombak, Malaysia
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is a public university in Malaysia. Headquartered in Gombak, Selangor, IIUM has six other campuses all over Malaysia: two medical-centric...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months