Imam Muhammed bin Saud Islamic University

Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh combines commitment to Islamic values with academic excellence, contributing to an information and knowledge society. Established through the College of Sharia in 1373 AH (1953 AD), it became a university in 1394 AH (1974 AD).

History and Development

The Scientific Institute in Riyadh, established in 1370 AH (1950 AD), formed the university’s nucleus. King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, founder of Saudi Arabia, entrusted Sheikh Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, the Kingdom’s Mufti at the time, with opening the institute.

Further institutes followed, along with the College of Sharia Sciences in 1373 AH, now known as the College of Sharia. Considered one of the most prestigious Sharia colleges in the Islamic world, it was followed by the establishment of additional colleges and higher institutes.

Colleges, Institutes and Programs

• 14 colleges and three institutes.
• More than 92 academic departments across its colleges.
• Five scientific institutes outside Saudi Arabia and 70 scientific institutes across the Kingdom’s regions.
• Diverse study programs at various levels, supporting human development.

In 1442 AH, a decision was issued to transfer the scientific institutes to the Ministry of Service.

Women’s Education

The university campus includes an integrated city for female students’ education, named after the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Education and Community Development

The university seeks to meet Saudi society’s educational and developmental needs by preparing scientifically, culturally and intellectually qualified people to serve the community. It provides an educational and cultural environment that supports the academic institution’s needs and advances programs to develop its personnel.