Minimum Eligibility for MA in Islamic Studies Research Based Program Applicants

In order to be admitted to our accredited online Master of Arts in Islamic Studies Research based program, the candidates must have:

• An accredited Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies or a relevant Honour’s degree or a relevant postgraduate certificate or diploma.

• An accredited B.A. (in any discipline other than Islamic studies), B.Sc., B.Com., equivalent, along with Bridge to MAIS *Higher Diploma from the IOU or have completed a minimum of 120 credits in Islamic Studies or a related field. 

*Click here for details about the Bridge to MAIS program.

Eligibility of MAIS Research Based Program Applicants without a B.A. or Higher Diploma in Islamic Studies

MAIS Research Based program admission eligibility of students with an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any discipline other than Islamic studies) or higher along with minimum 120 credit hours of university level core Islamic studies courses is subject to the performance of the MAIS Admission Test and MAIS Arabic Admission Test.

Click here to access the details about the MAIS. Admission Test and MAIS Arabic Admission Test including the passing grades of the tests.