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Umm Al-Qura University
Umm Al-Qura University

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Umm Al-Qura University

Al-Abidiyah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (National Address MDAA3581)

A public university in Makkah founded in 1949, with the main campus in Al-Abidiyah and branch colleges in Al-Leith, Qunfudah, Jamoum and Adham.

In short

Address
Al-Abidiyah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (National Address MDAA3581)
City
Makkah
Website
uqu.edu.sa/en

Overview

Umm Al-Qura University is a public university in Makkah. It began in 1949 as the College of Sharia and received its present name by royal decree in 1981. The main campus is in Al-Abidiyah, and the university also runs branch colleges outside the city.

Facts

  • Founded in 1949 as the College of Sharia; renamed in 1981.
  • Main campus: Al-Abidiyah, Makkah; branch colleges in Al-Leith, Qunfudah, Jamoum and Adham.
  • The official site lists more than 2,000 international students.
  • National Address MDAA3581; website uqu.edu.sa in Arabic and English.

For international students

The official site publishes a unified admission portal and links to the national unified admission platform (uap.sa) and to the Study in Saudi platform. Terms and dates change every year, so use 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.