Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
Language
English
TOEFL® iBT: 79
IELTS: 5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Disciplines
Language Studies, Literature
Overview
About the programme
The Kuliyyah of Languages and Management is the newest faculty that offers specialized programmes in the areas of languages for International communication, languages for specific purposes as well as tourism management.
Students in this English Studies - English for Specific Purposes programme at the International Islamic University of Malaysia are engaged in comprehensive work in pertinent and latest issues in ESP research.
Programme Structure
What you will study:
- discourse studies
- curriculum design
- needs analysis
- materials development and evaluation
- multi-modal research methods
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 79
IELTS: 5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A relevant Bachelor's degree and Master's degree or equivalent from IIUM or any other accredited institution of higher learning
- A suitable Research Proposal is required for Ph.D. applicants
Required documents:
- 1 passport sized photograph
- A copy of your passport (detail page)
- Academic certificates and transcripts (verified by Institution or Ministry)
- Research Proposal (compulsory for those applying for PhD programmes by research only mode)
- Financial statement or scholarship letter (if any)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 4,216 AUD / year ≈ 12,000 MYR / year
- Domestic — Citizens or residents: 4,216 AUD / year ≈ 12,000 MYR / year
Living costs
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 776-1,340 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for English Studies - English for Specific Purposes.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Malaysia International Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1500 MYR, Deadline: 03 Dec 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
