Bachelor of Islamic Studies

Tuition fees are 39,000 AED per year.

Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, formerly known as Mohammed V University- Abu Dhabi, offers a Bachelor of Islamic Studies in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, taught in English and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation. Islamic studies is a broad field that examines the religion, history, law, and culture of Islam, drawing on disciplines including theology, jurisprudence, history, and Arabic language and literature. Students in a program of this kind typically study the Quran and its interpretation, Hadith studies, Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic history and civilization, and the theological and philosophical traditions that have shaped Islamic thought over time. Coursework generally combines close textual study with historical and contextual analysis, so that students understand both the content of core Islamic texts and the broader historical and intellectual context in which Islamic scholarship developed. Many programs also include study of comparative religion, ethics, and the application of Islamic principles to contemporary social and legal questions, helping students connect classical scholarship to present-day issues. Arabic language study often forms a significant part of the curriculum, given its centrality to primary source material in the field. Graduates of Islamic studies programs pursue careers in religious affairs departments, mosques and religious institutions, Islamic education, and roles within government bodies that oversee religious and cultural affairs. Others move into teaching, publishing, or media roles focused on religious and cultural topics, or continue toward postgraduate study in Islamic law, theology, or related humanities fields, building on the foundation established at the undergraduate level.