1. 1. A Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 from any university or institution of higher learning recognized by UKM; or

   2. A Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 from any university or institution of higher learning recognized by UKM and at least 2 years of working experience.

      GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

      1. Present a research proposal (in Semester 1 or 2).

      2. Present research findings before submitting the Thesis Submission Notice.

      3. Present three (3) papers in seminars organized by the Institute of Islamic Hadhari, UKM or outside UKM.

      4. Fulfill the Publication Requirements as follows:
         a. Two (2) articles in Scopus/WoS indexed journals; or
         b. At least one (1) Scopus/WoS journal article; and
         c. One (1) article from the following categories:

         • UKM Publication Journal and faculty/institute or listed in MyJurnal (Malaysian Journal Management System) from MyCite;

         • Chapter in Book published by listed Publication in Thomson Reuters WoS, UKM Publication or MAPIM.

      5. Fulfill all coursework and credit hour requirements.

      6. International students must take and pass a Malay Language course.
         Exemptions may be granted to candidates who have taken and passed an equivalent Malay Language course recognized by the Senate.

      ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

      1. International students must meet the English language requirement by achieving a minimum score of 42-45 in TOEFL iBT or Band 5 in IELTS.

      2. International students who do not meet the English proficiency requirement may fulfill it before graduation.

      3. Exemptions from the English language requirement may be granted to international students who:
         a. Come from countries where English is the official language; or
         b. Possess academic qualifications from institutions where English is fully used as the medium of instruction and intend to pursue further studies at UKM.

      PROGRAM STRUCTURE

      All students are required to register for and pass eight (8) credit hours of coursework. Students must also register for the thesis EVERY semester, and the research findings must be written in the form of a thesis. The required eight (8) credit hours of coursework are as follows:

      i. Research Methodology (RHRH8024) – 4 credits
      ii. Islamic Civilization (RHRH8012) – 2 credits
      iii. Course from any relevant Faculty/Institute – 2 credits
      iv. LMCM1083 Communicative Malay Language for International Students

Candidate may choose any specialization for his/her research as follows:                                             (Doctor of HADHARI – Institute of Islamic Civilization)

Politics and Leadership
Socio – Culture
Management, Economics and Business
Science and Technology, Health and Environment