IIUM Postgraduate Ummatic Scholarship
Funding
Fully Funded
Covers
tuition + stipend
Stipend
RM1,000 per month for up to 36 months
Deadline
Rolling

IIUM Postgraduate Ummatic Scholarship 2026

About this scholarship

IIUM Postgraduate Ummatic Scholarship is a postgraduate funding scheme at the International Islamic University Malaysia that supports high-achieving full-time PhD candidates with a tuition waiver and, in many cases, a monthly stipend.

The IIUM Postgraduate Ummatic Scholarship is a postgraduate scholarship offered by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Based on the referenced opportunity posting, it supports full-time PhD study at IIUM and is designed for strong academic candidates enrolling in a new academic session.

The scholarship is described as fully funded for eligible recipients. It includes a full tuition fee waiver for up to six semesters, covering tuition-related charges and fees such as Takaful, recurrent, evaluation, and bench fees. The referenced posting also notes a monthly stipend of RM1,000 for up to 36 months. However, the stipend is not applicable for some IIUM units, including the International Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIIBF), Kulliyyah of Dentistry (KOD), and Kulliyyah of Pharmacy (KOP).

The scholarship is intended for prospective full-time PhD students. The cited requirements indicate a strong academic profile, including a minimum CGPA of 3.70 or equivalent in prior qualifications. Different academic pathways may apply depending on whether the applicant has coursework, research, mixed-mode, or fast-track entry credentials, and research-oriented applicants may need to demonstrate a good publication record.

IIUM is based in Malaysia, so successful applicants take up the scholarship there. The posting specifically mentions an international candidate opportunity, but eligibility may vary by specific call or faculty. In general, students should check the relevant IIUM postgraduate admission and scholarship announcements, confirm faculty-specific conditions, and prepare academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any supporting research documents before applying.

Because terms can differ by intake and faculty, applicants should always verify the latest details from IIUM before submission.

Eligibility

Who can apply for this scholarship

Open to prospective full-time PhD students enrolling at IIUM. The referenced posting indicates applicants should be enrolling in Semester 1, 2026/2027 and have a minimum CGPA of 3.70 or equivalent. For research or mixed mode qualifications, a good publication record may be expected. Some calls may target international applicants specifically.

Study levelPhD
Minimum GPA3.70
Host countryMALAYSIA
Open toInternational applicants

Requirements

Documents typically needed to apply

01Applicants are expected to meet IIUM postgraduate admission requirements and scholarship criteria. Based on the referenced posting
02this includes strong academic results
03prior Bachelor’s and Master’s qualifications as applicable
04and supporting evidence for the mode of entry. Fast-track applicants may need to demonstrate proven research capability. Typical documents are likely to include academic transcripts
05degree certificates
06identification documents
07and research-related supporting materials.
Fully FundedPhD
Applications close
Rolling
Semester 1, 2026/2027
Last updated: Jun 2026
What’s covered
Tuition fees
Maintenance stipend
Travel allowance
Accommodation
Duration
Up to 6 semesters; stipend for up to 36 months
Currency
MYR

Where you can use this

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