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Education

Islamic Studies Academic Programs

Explore undergraduate and graduate offerings in the Islamic Studies department, including curriculum and degree requirements.

Department of Islamic Studies

Rooted in Quran and Sunnah. Engaged with the modern world.

HITEC University's Department of Islamic Studies offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs covering Islamic theology, Quranic studies, Hadith, jurisprudence, history, and philosophy — preparing scholars for academia, research, and society.

03
Degree programs, from BS to PhD
44
Courses in the BS program
1.5
Minimum years for the MS degree
02
Years of PhD residency required
Department Overview

Scholarship grounded in primary sources

01 — Primary Sources

Quran and Sunnah at the core

Every program is built around the Quran and Sunnah as primary sources of knowledge, inciting the urge for research to seek and deliver solutions to contemporary problems.

02 — Curriculum Breadth

Theology through to contemporary thought

Coursework spans Islamic theology, Quranic studies, Hadith studies, jurisprudence, history, philosophy, ethics, and contemporary Islamic thought — a genuinely comprehensive curriculum.

03 — Career Readiness

Graduates equipped beyond the classroom

Alumni are well-positioned for careers in education, research, religious leadership, social work, media, and government — supported by strong communication and critical-thinking skills.

Choose Your Path

Programs built around where you want to go

Undergraduate Program
PROGRAM · BS ISL

BS Islamic Studies

Grounded in Quran and Sunnah, engaged with the modern world.
4 Yrs
Duration, minimum
44
Courses + research project
HEC
Aligned curriculum

Program Overview

A broad-based scheme focusing on Quran and Sunnah as primary sources of knowledge, inciting the urge for research and grooming students into proactive, effective members of society.

Salient Features

  • 44 courses across four years, followed by a research project
  • Grounding in ijtihad, Islamic Shariah, and Islamic philosophy
  • Research on contemporary socio-political and economic issues
  • Contemporary study of major world religions and international relations

Why Choose BS ISL

A genuinely research-driven Islamic Studies degree — not just doctrinal study, but training in ijtihad, contemporary Muslim-world issues, and comparative religion, built to prepare you for graduate study or academia.

Career Pathways

Islamic Studies Scholar Academia & Teaching Research Analyst Religious Leadership
Graduate Programs
PROGRAM · MS ISL

MS Islamic Studies

Research on the issues shaping the contemporary Muslim world.
30
Credit hrs (24 course + 6)
1.5 Yrs
Minimum duration
Thesis
Or coursework route

Program Overview

A broad-based program focusing on contemporary socio-political and economic issues, ijtihad, objectives of Islamic Shariah, Islamic philosophy, and international relations, encouraging research on practical societal needs.

Salient Features

  • 24 credit hours of specialized coursework
  • Six-credit thesis, or two additional courses in lieu of thesis
  • Contemporary study of major world religions and Islamic worldview
  • Research encouraged on practical issues facing society and humanity

Why Choose MS ISL

A flexible graduate structure — choose the thesis route for original research, or extra coursework for broader specialized knowledge, both built around real contemporary issues rather than purely classical study.

Career Pathways

Academia & Research Islamic Finance Consultant Policy & International Relations PhD Pathway
PROGRAM · PhD ISL

PhD Islamic Studies

Three years to original scholarship in Islamic thought.
48
Credit hrs (18 course + 30 thesis)
3.00
Minimum entry CGPA (out of 4.0)
2 Yrs
Mandatory residency

Program Overview

The highest degree awarded by the department, designed for a three-year course of study comprising six graduate courses followed by a research thesis, fully adhering to HEC requirements.

Salient Features

  • Six courses (18 credit hours) selected in consultation with your supervisor
  • Entry requires an MS/MPhil degree, 3.00/4.0 CGPA & a passed GAT (Subject) exam
  • Two years of mandatory residency, followed by a comprehensive candidacy exam
  • Thesis evaluated by one local and two foreign experts before an open defense

Why Choose PhD ISL

A rigorously externally validated PhD — one local and two foreign experts review your thesis before you defend, giving the degree real international credibility.

Career Pathways

Academia & Research Leadership Senior Islamic Scholarship Policy & Shariah Advisory International Research Institutes
How to Apply

Four steps from prospectus to enrolment

01

Submit your application

Complete the online form via the HITEC Admissions Portal with your academic documents.

02

Sit the entry assessment

Applicants complete the university's entrance test or an equivalent NTS score.

03

Departmental review

The Department of Islamic Studies evaluates your file against program eligibility and merit.

04

Receive your offer

Successful candidates are issued an admission letter and complete fee and registration formalities.

Ready to Apply?

Your journey in Islamic scholarship starts with one application.

Talk to the Department of Islamic Studies admissions team about the program that fits where you want to go next.

Apply to HITEC University