A : You can apply through INCEIF's website or you can send all your application to Head, Graduate Studies Department, International Center for Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Second Floor, Annexe Block, Menara Tun Razak, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.

A : Application for enrolment can be submitted anytime and successful applicants shall begin the study in the nearest available semester.

A : Yes, RM50 for Malaysian and USD20 for non Malaysian.

A : There is no application deadline.

A : Potential applicants may fill up and submit the application form from INCEIF's website and see question no.1 for details.

A : Yes.

A : You may apply to the MIF (Masters in Islamic Finance) at INCEIF and upon completion shall be converted to the PhD programme.

A : You can send us what you have; together with a note what you will send later. We may be able to make an offer that is conditional on information/documents to be supplied later.

A : All candidates must submit MUET/IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent score which have been obtained of not more than 3 years.

A : A research proposal is not essential however we still like to get an idea of the research areas which interest you.

A : You will be asked to pay a fee deposit of RM1000. The deposit will be deducted from the programme fee. It is not normally refundable if you change your mind about coming to INCEIF, but it is refundable if you are not able to secure a study visa.

A : You need to provide confidential references when you submit your application form. Your referees should be in a position to comment on your suitability as a PhD student.

A : INCEIF has a number of agents based overseas who are very willing to advice on our programmes. Click to www.inceif.org for details.

A : OFor those who do not have research experience will be prescribed to Research Methodology in Economics and Finance subject.

A : Where applicable, the Admission Office may ask you to come to INCEIF for an interview. We may also conduct interviews by telephone or video conference.

A : You will be assigned a thesis /dissertation supervisor after completion of required courseworks and qualifying exams.

A : The final formal decision will be sent by mail to the address on your application.

A : INCEIF will consider deferring your offer to the next academic year. However, INCEIF may need to check that this is acceptable to your potential supervisor.

A : Yes. You should re-submit a fresh application and other documentation.

A : Limited financial assistance is available to qualified candidates in the form of fee waiver and teaching assistantship.

A : Total fees is RM32,000.00, subject to change.

A : It is currently possible for you to pay your fees in 6 installments, minimum installment must be paid before candidate proceed to the next academic semester.

A : No. Self-sponsored student must provide proof of financial support for the whole duration of your study at INCEIF.

A : See Q1.

A : Our PhD programme is a conventional program and the programme require attendance at INCEIF, Malaysia.

A : Yes. A Master's degree is a minimum entry requirement for PhD programme.

A : This will depend entirely on your background and the nature of your research topic. For PhD by coursework and dissertation you should expect to take at least 24 months full-time or 36 months part-time. For PhD by Research you should expect to take at least 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time.

A : If your circumstances change, and you can not take up a place, INCEIF will consider deferring your offer to the next academic year. However, INCEIF may need to check that this is acceptable to your potential supervisor.

A : The composition of PhD by Coursework and Dissertation minimum of 40 credit hours coursework and 24 credit hours dissertation for details please click here (course structure) .

A : Click here for more details.

A : For PhD by Full Research, the candidate is required to take 22 credit hours (7 subjects) and for PhD by Coursework and Dissertation; the candidate is required to take minimum of 40 credit hours of coursework (13 subjects).

A : It takes a minimum of 24 months to complete formal courses for PhD by Coursework and Dissertation.

A : Yes. You have to submit the usual application form and enclose a note explaining your circumstances. When an application for transfer is accepted, the amount of 'credit allowed for study elsewhere is determined on case-by-case basis.