Faculty of Languages Al Madinah International University
Arabic
| Workload | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
| Full Time | 3 Years (6 Semesters) | 5 Years (10 Semesters) |
| Part Time | 4 Years (8 Semesters) | 7 Years (14 Semesters) |
*1 year = 2 semesters
- Preparing the graduates to be qualified researchers in the field of Arabic language skills, and its linguistic-related sciences.
- Enabling students to use functional methods in the process of learning Arabic language skills.
- Introducing students to the contemporary concept of learning Arabic language as a tool for communication rather than an end in itself.
- Dissemination of research in all the fields related to Arabic language sciences.
- Enriching the Arabic language library with innovative researches that may help to overcome the obstacles hinder the proper use of Arabic language in both spoken and written forms.
- Developing in to the students the interactive use of Arabic language skills as interrelated skills, by adhering to the guidance of the modern approaches in teaching and learning language to replace the classical one that deals with the language skills as separated skills.
- Linguistic Research is also included into the field, a new idea finding relating to Arabic language sciences precisely those related to the process of learning and teaching Arabic as their foreign language.
Graduate from this program have the opportunity in various field. Such as, teaching, journalism, publishing, editing, writing, diplomacy, foreign affairs, politics, translation & interpretation, corporate communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, tourism, hospitality and leisure industries, and various possibilities in either the public or private sector.
(1) On Campus
- Master’s Degree in related fields from any recognized university or its equivalent.
Note: As with Master’s Programs, candidates without a formal background knowledge in Arabic Language & Literary criticism are essentially unacceptable in the Doctorate program for any branch of Arabic Language & Literary criticism . However, candidates from Master Degree in other fields but without formal qualification of Arabic Language & Literary criticism are admissible, provided they passed the qualifying examination, confirming sufficient level of knowledge of their background. This examination should cover both written and oral components (including interviews). Sufficient level is the level of knowledge that is usually available to holders of a Master’s Degree in Arabic Language & Literary criticism . If the gap between the two is too large, the candidate should be denied. But if the gap is not too large, the HEP may choose to address this situation by imposing a strict prerequisite requirement.
Arabic Language Requirements
Candidates who wish to enter a program which medium of instruction is Arabic Language, must pass MEDIU’s Arabic Placement Test (MAPT).
(2) Online
- Master’s Degree in related fields from any recognized university; or
- Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia
Arabic Language Requirements
Candidates who wish to enter a program which medium of instruction is Arabic Language, must pass MEDIU’s Arabic Placement Test (MAPT) or equivalent. Exemptions will be granted subject to the University Senate’s approval based on situations.
This program is accredited and certified by Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Accreditation reference numbers are shown below:
Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education)
| On Campus | On Line |
| N/0231/8/0001 | R/221/8/0146 |
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
| On Campus | On Line |
| – | A11321 |
The applicant could enroll for this program under [Structure A]
Structure A
The applicant is required to study a subject named Research Methodology, then the applicant can start the research under the supervision of an academic member of the Postgraduate Studies Department.
| Learning Mode | Workload | Local Student | Foreign Student |
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- For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.
- Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
- All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.
