Institute of Islamic Studies, University of the Philippines-Diliman
MASTER OF ARTS IN ISLAMIC STUDIES
The Master of Arts in Islamic Studies is the leading Islamic Studies graduate degree program in the Philippines and taught by distinguished scholars of their respective expertise. It is two and a half years program that equips the students with knowledge skills grounded on a complementing harmony of revealed knowledge (Islam) and rational knowledge.
ADMISSIONS
The application period opens at specific months. Every April is for first-semester applicants, while the month of September is dedicated to second-semester applicants.
1st semester application period opens from April 03 to May 31.
2nd semester application period opens from September 1 to November 30.
Requirements for New Graduate Students
- Letter of Application addressed to the Dean (current Dean is Prof. Julkipli M. Wadi
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from your former professors or employer
- PSA Birth Certificate (original copy)
- Official Transcript of Records (original copy)
- 2 passport-sized photos
- Marriage Certificate (for married woman, original copy)
- Honorable Dismissal or Certificate of Transfer Credentials
- Non-refundable application fee of Php100.00
Requirements for Foreign Students
- Letter of Application addressed to the Dean (current Dean is Prof. Julkipli M. Wadi)
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from former professors or employers
- Birth Certificate (original copy)
- Official Transcript of Records (original copy)
- Marriage Certificate (for married woman, original copy)
- Honorable Dismissal or Certificate of Transfer credential
- Official TOEFL or IELTS scores report for foreign applicants, if English is not the medium of instruction (accepted minimum score for TOEFL-iBT is 61, for computer-based is 173, for paper-based is 500, while 5.5 for all IELTS scores)
- Study permit from OIL
- Non-refundable application fee of ＄20
If some of the requirements stated above are not clear please email us at iis@up.edu.ph / iiscolsec.upd@up.edu.ph or call us at +63.2.981.8500 local 3583. You may download Requirements and Procedures for Admission the detailed process of the application below or click Office of the University Registrar (upd.edu.ph) for further details on the Office of the University Registrar.
Program of Study
Plan A:
| Core Courses | 12 Units |
| IS Elective | 9 Units |
| Seminar Course | 3 Units |
| *Arabic Language Courses | 12 Units |
| Thesis | 6 Units |
| TOTAL | 42 Units |
Plan B:
| Core Courses | 9 Units |
| IS Elective | 18 Units |
| **Cognate Course | 6 Units |
| *Arabic Language Courses | 12 Units |
| Comprehensive Exam | 3 Units |
| TOTAL | 48 Units |
*12 units Arabic or language proficiency as determined by a proficiency examination. (Pease see the Arabic Language Proficiency Exam (APLE) at the IIS External Services.)
**Cognate courses are taken outside the Institute, either College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, College of Social Works and Community Development, Asian Center, or College of Education.
ARABIC LANGUAGE COURSES provide a level of proficiency that will allow students to encounter Arabic words and texts in later courses with ease and familiarity.
ARABIC PROFICIENCY EXAMS are available for those with the facility in Arabic and wish to be exempt from the Arabic Language courses. Proficiency exams are scheduled two weeks before registration for a new semester.