Islamic University of Madinah

Founded in 1961 in Medina, Saudi Arabia, the Islamic University of Madinah is a well-known public university specializing in Islamic education that is mostly accessible to Muslim male students from outside. In addition to science and engineering fields, it provides a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs, particularly in Islamic studies, including Sharia, the Quran, Hadith, and Arabic language. The university offers fully financed scholarships that cover tuition, housing, a monthly stipend, meals, medical care, and travel expenses. While certain science courses are provided in English, the majority of programs are taught in Arabic. The university provides a spiritually enlightening setting and is located close to the Prophet’s Mosque. Good character, academic excellence, Arabic proficiency, and a desire to learn are requirements for admission, which is competitive. Online applications are made via the university’s official website.