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Islamic University of Madinah
Islamic University of Madinah

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Islamic University of Madinah

Abo Bakr Al Siddiq, Al Jamiah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia

A public university in Madinah founded in 1961, on the banks of Wadi al-Aqeeq about 10 km from the Prophet’s Mosque.

In short

Address
Abo Bakr Al Siddiq, Al Jamiah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia
City
Madinah
Phone
920022042
Website
iu.edu.sa/en-us

Overview

The Islamic University of Madinah is a public university founded in 1961 by royal decree. It stands on the banks of Wadi al-Aqeeq in western Madinah, about 10 km from the Prophet’s Mosque.

Facts

  • Founded in 1961 by royal decree.
  • Campus on the banks of Wadi al-Aqeeq in western Madinah, about 10 km from the Prophet’s Mosque.
  • The university says its student body speaks more than 50 languages.
  • The Faculties of Computing and Engineering hold ABET accreditation; the university library holds more than 75,000 titles.
  • Address: Abo Bakr Al Siddiq, Al Jamiah, Madinah 42351; phone 920022042; website iu.edu.sa.

For international students

The university offers scholarships for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral study to international students. Application announcements, the admission guide and the online portal are published on the official site, in the Deanship of Admission and Registration section. Requirements, documents and deadlines change every year, so use only the official pages.

Visiting

Opening rules for visitors are set by the university and can change, so contact it before you go. Dress modestly and ask permission before photographing buildings and people.

Nearby

  • Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi), about 10 km
  • Wadi al-Aqeeq