Colleges & Universities in Saudi Arabia

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

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world rank  2065

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Overview

Founded in 1974, the Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Riyadh (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Riyadh. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMAMU) is a very large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMAMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IMAMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large sized

Selectivity

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin) جامعة الإمام محمد بن سعود الإسلامية
Acronym IMAMU
Founded 1974
Motto
Colours Blue and gray
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University Location

Address PO Box 5701, Othman Ibn Affan Street
Riyadh
11432 Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University Phone Number (1) 258 0000
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University Fax Number (1) 259 0271
Other locations Riyadh

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's academic range and degree level offering.



Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix

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Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.



Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 5701, Othman Ibn Affan Street
Riyadh 11432
963 11 2094


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 40,000 to 44,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is Islamic Religious Affiliation

Islamic.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Library


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1974


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
  • Association of Arab Universities (AArU)
  • League of Islamic Universities (LIU)


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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