Foundation of Arabic Language & Islamic Studies

Programme Overview

The Foundation in Arabic Language and Islamic Sciences is designed to prepare students for undergraduate studies in disciplines offered by the Faculty of Languages and the Faculty of Islamic Sciences. The programme emphasizes the development of students’ proficiency in the four key Arabic language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It also provides a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental principles and core teachings of Islam.

 

Program Code

Foundation in Arabic Language and Islamic Sciences   –  On-Campus

 

This program is accredited and certified by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Accreditation reference numbers are shown below:

 

Accreditation Body On-Campus
Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) R2/0230/3/0478
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) MQA/FA2387

 

Medium of Instruction

Arabic

 

Programme Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate competent use of the four foundational Arabic language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — supported by a sound understanding of Arabic syntax and grammatical structures.
  • Apply core Islamic principles and ethical values in personal, academic, and professional contexts, reflecting an internalized understanding of Islamic teachings.
  • Exhibit a proactive attitude towards independent learning, personal growth, and academic advancement through sustained curiosity and reflective practice.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully across diverse social environments, demonstrating cultural awareness, empathy, and collaboration.

 

Entry Requirements
  • Obtained a pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in at least five subjects, including Arabic Language; or
  • Obtained a pass in the O-Level examination with grades of at least C in five subjects; or
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia.

 

Arabic Language Requirement

Candidates who wish to enroll into the programme with qualifications obtained through a non-Arabic medium of instruction must pass MEDIU’s Arabic Placement Test (MAPT) or an equivalent assessment.

 

Programme Structure
Program Type Study Duration
Full Time 1 year (2 long semesters, 1 short semester)

 

Course Details

1st Semester2nd Semester3rd Semester
  • CICT1023 Using Information Technology
  • LENG1013 English for General Purposes
  • PARC1123 Arabic Composition 1
  • PARD1113 Dictation Arabic
  • PARR1133 Arabic Reading Comprehension 1
  • PBIP1253 Biography of the Prophet
  • PQUR1143 Recition of The Holy Quran & Tajweed
  • PARC1323 Arabic Composition 2
  • PARR1232 Arabic Reading Comprehension 2
  • PFIQ1113 Introduction to Islamic Fiqh
  • PIIF1263 Simplified Grammar of Syntax
  • PTRP1313 Tradition of Prophet
  • SFKG3133 Biography of The Prophet’s Companions
  • SFKG4163 Quranic Exegesis
  • PAQI1373 Aqidah
  • PLIT1353 Arabic Literary Texts & Balagha
  • PSSA1343 Simplified Grammar of Morphology

 

Academic Pathways
  • Bachelor of Languages (Hons) in Arabic Language and Literature
  • Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) in Da’wah and Usuluddin
  • Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) In Al-Hadith
  • Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) in Science of Al-Quran
  • Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (Hons) In Fiqh & Usul Fiqh

 

Tuition Fees
Learning Mode Programme Type Local Student Foreign Student
On-Campus Full Time RM 9,940.00 RM 11,580.00
  • 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 student’s nationality.
  • All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.

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