The Islamic University
الجامعة الاسلامية
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The Islamic University of Madinah offers scholarships to students from around the world for bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies in Islamic sciences, Arabic language and other fields. The scholarship usually includes a tuition waiver, a monthly allowance, university housing, travel tickets and health care. Applications are made online through the university's official admissions portal during windows announced each year.
Available programmes
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Islamic University of Madinah Scholarships for International Students (Bachelor's)
BachelorFully Funded18 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Madinah · Saudi Arabia
Life and living
Madinah · Saudi Arabia
Living in Madinah
Madinah, Islam’s second holiest city, home to the Islamic University, which hosts students from around the world.
Student housing
Full-scholarship students at the Islamic University get university housing and a monthly stipend; partial scholarships cover only the tuition exemption, without housing.
Transport for students
The Islamic University provides full-scholarship students with free transport between the campus and the Prophet’s Mosque.
Top landmarks
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Muhammad Mahdi Karim · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons
Quba Mosque
Muhammad Mahdi Karim · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons
Mount Uhud
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Wikipedia – List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia (2022)Islamic University of Madinah – Undergraduate admission guide 1448
Studying and living in Saudi Arabia
Costs and living
Full external scholars at public universities pay no tuition and, as published by the universities (King Saud, King Abdulaziz and the Islamic University of Madinah), receive: • A monthly stipend throughout their studies, equal to the Saudi student reward. The officially published amounts in Northern Borders University’s rewards guide (2024): SAR 1,000 for science bachelor’s, SAR 850 for humanities, and SAR 900 for master’s and doctorate. • An arrival allowance equal to two months’ stipend, and a graduation allowance for shipping books equal to three months’ stipend. • An annual book allowance of one month’s stipend (Northern Borders guide) and an excellence reward of SAR 1,000 for bachelor’s students with a 4.50+ average in both semesters (University of Jeddah). • University housing, subsidised meals and health care for the student (and accompanying family at some universities). • A ticket on arrival, a return ticket at the end of each academic year per regulations, and a free residence permit. Internal (partial) scholarships for residents usually cover only the tuition exemption, without stipend or housing. Private universities (Alfaisal, Prince Sultan, Effat, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd…) charge fees — for example Alfaisal SAR 94,000 a year for bachelor’s. KAUST offers full scholarships for master’s and PhD students.
Working while studying
In 2024 the Education Visa Initiative announced that holders of long-term study visas may work part-time and bring their families “according to regulations”, but detailed hours and conditions have not been published in an official source, so check with your university before taking any job. Scholarship students are also bound by their university’s scholarship rules.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in Saudi ArabiaFaculties and programmes
11 faculties · 24 programmes
Faculties and programmes
11 faculties · 24 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
College of Shariah
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- Theology & Religious Studies
College of the Holy Qur'an and Islamic Studies
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- Theology & Religious Studies
College of the Noble Hadith
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- Theology & Religious Studies
College of Creed and Da'wah
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- Theology & Religious Studies
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College of Law and Economics
BachelorMasterARArabic- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
College of Computing and Information Systems
BachelorENEnglish- Computer Science
- Information Technology (IT)
Faculty of Engineering
BachelorENEnglish- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
College of Science
BachelorMasterARArabicENEnglish- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
College of Business
BachelorARArabic- Accounting
- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance
College of Arabic Language and Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDARArabic- History
- Languages and Literature
College of Languages and Translation
BachelorARArabicENEnglish- Languages and Literature
- Translation
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Study in Saudi Arabia Scholarships for Master's and PhD 2027–2028
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Monthly Stipend, University Housing & Meals, Free Medical Care, Annual Air Ticket.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online application through the university / Study in Saudi platform, Certificates and transcripts attested by the authorities specified by the university, Passport copy and police clearance certificate, Medical examination and a recommendation if the university requests one.
Apply directly on the official website: https://iu.edu.sa. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank1201–1400
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