Islamic University

The Islamic University of Madinah was founded by the government of Saudi Arabia in 1961 by royal decree. It is located in Madinah, one of Islam’s holy cities.

Academic Programs and Degrees

• Students may study Sharia (Islamic law), Qur’an, Usul al-Din (foundations of religion), and Hadith.
• Arabic language study is available to non-native speakers.
• The university offers Bachelor of Arts, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees.
• The College of Sharia was the first college to begin studies when the university opened.

Scholarships

The university offers scholarship programs that cover students’ accommodation and living expenses.

Establishment and University Regulations

• The university was established by Royal Order No. 11, dated 25/3/1381 AH.
• Royal Order No. 21, dated 16/4/1381 AH, approved the regulations of the university’s Supreme Advisory Council.
• Studies began on Sunday, 2 Jumada al-Akhira 1381 AH.
• Royal Decree No. M/18, dated 18/5/1386 AH, approved the university’s regulations.
• A subsequent set of university regulations was issued under Royal Decree No. M/70, dated 7/8/1395 AH.

Educational and Research Vision

The university seeks excellence in knowledge creation through an educational and research environment that stimulates innovation, enables entrepreneurship, and supports sustainable development and community partnership.