Quick Summary
Situated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is a public established in 1953. Ranked #701-710 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 85000 students including 7% from outside Saudi Arabia. Known for strengths in Theology, Islamic Studies, Religious Studies, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Premier destination for Sharia and Arabic education with expanding modern science and engineering faculties.
Subject Strengths
TheologyIslamic StudiesReligious StudiesArabic LanguageComputer Science
Founded1953
TypePublic
Total Students85000
Intl Students7%
Faculty Ratio22:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size2,500,000 sqm
Affiliated HospitalsIMSIU Medical Center
AccreditationNational Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#701-710
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Diplomas
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Prince Naif for Research and Consultative Studies, King Salman Center for Arabic Language
Research Centers
High
Research Output
National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL65
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 20
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should focus on Arabic proficiency for humanities or strong scores in Tahsili and Qudrat for science tracks.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Saudi Riyal
Living Cost
SR33,750/yr
per year · SAR
PG Tuition
SR20,625/yr
per year · SAR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
SR33,750/yr
tuition + living + essentials · SAR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$6,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Diplomas programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sharia (Islamic Law) | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Arabic Literature | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Media and Communication | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementAvailable
Industry Connections
Ministry of JusticeMinistry of EducationSABICSaudi Aramco
Notable Alumni
Saleh Al-Fawzan, Salman al-Ouda, Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic Swimming Pool, Football Stadium, Indoor Sports Hall
Student Clubs
Robotics Club, Literary Club, Volunteer Club, Sports Club
Library Resources
Prince Sultan Library for Science and Culture
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available