Master of Islamic Jurisprudence and Its Principles
Admission and Registration
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in Sharia studies with a cumulative grade point average of at least (3) out of (4).
Bridging stage for the Master's: The College offers students holding a bachelor's degree in a field other than Sharia studies, with a GPA of at least (70%), the opportunity to enroll in a bridging stage preparing them for the Master of Islamic Jurisprudence and Its Principles. In this stage, they must complete (36) credit hours selected from the Sharia studies courses in the bachelor's program, over a period of at least two regular semesters. To proceed to the Master's afterward, they must achieve a cumulative GPA of at least (3) in this stage.
Conditional admission: Students holding a bachelor's degree in Sharia studies with a GPA below 3 down to 2.5: passing a personal interview, registering for 9 credit hours of Master's program courses, and achieving a GPA of at least 3 out of 4. Students holding a bachelor's degree in Sharia studies with a GPA below 2.5 down to 2: passing a personal interview, registering for 12 credit hours of bridging-stage courses, and achieving a GPA of at least 3 out of 4.
Admission Details in the Program Specifications
Admission to the Master of Islamic Jurisprudence and Its Principles requires that applicants hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field that matches the specialization of the program, that their cumulative GPA in the degree be no less than (3) out of a maximum of (4) points, and that they pass the personal interview successfully and competently.
Applicants whose bachelor's GPA is below (3) down to (2.5) may be admitted conditionally, subject to the following:
They demonstrate an outstanding level in the personal interview and admission examinations.
Seats are available in sections that were not filled by applicants with higher cumulative GPAs.
In the first semester of enrollment in the Master's program, they register for a number of credit hours counted toward the program's hours, not exceeding (9) hours, and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least (3) out of (4) at the end of the semester after completing them. If they fail to do so, their registration is cancelled.
Applicants whose bachelor's GPA is below (2.5) down to (2) may be admitted conditionally, subject to the following:
They demonstrate a high level in the personal interview and admission examinations that distinguishes them from other applicants.
Seats are available in sections that were not filled by applicants with higher cumulative GPAs.
In the first semester of enrollment in the Master's program, they register for a number of bridging hours that are not counted toward the program's hours, not exceeding (12) hours and not less than (9) hours, and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least (3) out of (4) at the end of the semester after completing them. If they fail to do so, their registration is cancelled.
Applicants holding bachelor's degrees in a field that is neither suitable nor matching the specialization of the program may be admitted, provided their cumulative GPA in the degree is no less than (2) points out of (4), they pass the personal interviews successfully, and they then complete bridging courses determined appropriately and in conformity with the specialization from the approved study plans of the College's undergraduate Sharia studies programs. In all cases, the bridging credit hours must be no less than (36) hours, and the student must achieve a cumulative GPA of at least (3) out of (4) after completing them in order to continue and proceed to the Master's program.
Documents Required for Registration
New applicants must submit the following documents:
- Copy of a valid passport and residence permit for expatriates.
- Copy of the family book (if available).
- Copy of the Emirates ID.
- Certified copy of the bachelor's degree issued by a recognized university, duly attested by the UAE Ministry of Education.
- Certified academic transcript.
- A recommendation from one of the professors or a well-known academic figure.
- Electronic personal photograph.
- AED 1,000 application fee, non-refundable.
- AED 4,000 seat reservation fee, to be counted toward tuition fees later.
Study System
- Two days per week during the evening period (for male and female students)
- Attendance-based system on the College campus
How to Apply
- Prepare the documents listed above.
- Submit the application through the electronic portal and pay the application fee.
- The Admission and Registration Section will contact you to set an interview date or complete your registration.
For inquiries: phone +971 4 561 4699, email malik@imc.gov.ae