Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2287 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #643 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #7 of 38 | In Saudi Arabia |
| #2 of 9 | In Riyadh |
| #492 of 1,001 | For Optometry |
| Top50% | For 80 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Islamic
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Enrollment
- 85,367
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- imamu.edu.sa
- Languages
- Arabic
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 71% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or equivalent, and examination in Arabic |
| Academic Calendar | August to June |
| Enrollment | 85,367 |
We've calculated the 71% acceptance rate for Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University has published 11,741 scientific papers with 141,509 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Organic Chemistry.
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 |
| 1998 | 4 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 | 17 |
| 2000 | 6 | 40 |
| 2001 | 1 | 38 |
| 2002 | 7 | 140 |
| 2003 | 1 | 69 |
| 2004 | 15 | 74 |
| 2005 | 11 | 108 |
| 2006 | 16 | 115 |
| 2007 | 19 | 169 |
| 2008 | 38 | 242 |
| 2009 | 56 | 268 |
| 2010 | 74 | 362 |
| 2011 | 80 | 421 |
| 2012 | 148 | 607 |
| 2013 | 224 | 879 |
| 2014 | 276 | 1374 |
| 2015 | 330 | 1766 |
| 2016 | 410 | 2252 |
| 2017 | 398 | 3087 |
| 2018 | 519 | 4237 |
| 2019 | 504 | 5923 |
| 2020 | 710 | 8471 |
| 2021 | 1031 | 11993 |
| 2022 | 1311 | 16845 |
| 2023 | 1920 | 22986 |
| 2024 | 1853 | 30807 |
| 2025 | 2106 | 34732 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (SAR) | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,000 - 15,000 | 2021-2022 |
| Master's Degree | 15,000 - 20,000 | 2021-2022 |
| Doctoral Degree | 20,000 - 25,000 | 2021-2022 |
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Administration, Arabic, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Medicine, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Religion, Social Sciences, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Applied Linguistics, Arabic, Comparative Law, Computer Science, Information Technology, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Social Sciences, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doctorate | Arabic, Comparative Law, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Literature, Mass Communication, Media Studies |
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University alumni
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Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʻUthaymīn
- Occupations
- Islamic juristimammufassiruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin, commonly known by his laqab Ibn Uthaymin (Arabic: العثيمين, romanized: ʿUthaymīn), was a Saudi Islamic scholar.
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Abdulaziz Al Sheikh
- Occupations
- mufti
- Biography
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Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al al-Sheikh was a Saudi Islamic scholar who served as the third Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia from 1999 until his death in 2025.
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Saud Al-Shuraim
- Occupations
- imamjudge
- Biography
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Saud ibn Ibrahim ibn Muhammad al-Shuraim, is a Saudi Quran reciter, Islamic scholar, and former imam and khatib (Friday preacher) of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. He obtained a PhD in Islamic jurisprudence from Umm al-Qura University, and was recently appointed as dean and specialist professor in Fiqh at University Bakri bin Ma'tooq.
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Salman Alodah
- Occupations
- imam
- Biography
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Salman bin Fahd bin Abdullah al-Ouda or Salman al-Ouda (Arabic: سلمان بن فهد بن عبد الله العودة الجبري الخالدي, Salman al-Awdah), known by his kunya as Abu Mu'ad (أبو معاذ) is a Saudi Islamic scholar. Al-Ouda is a member of the International Union for Muslim Scholars and on its board of trustees. He is a director of the Arabic edition of the website Islam Today and appears on a number of TV shows and authors newspaper articles.
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University faculties and divisions
| College : Arabic Language | Arabic |
|---|---|
| College : Computer and Information Sciences | Computer Science, Information Sciences, Information Technology |
| College : Economics and Administative Sciences | Administration, Economics |
| College : Engineering | Engineering |
| College : Fundamentals of Religion | Religion |
| College : Language and Translation | Modern Languages, Translation and Interpretation |
| College : Media and Communications | Mass Communication, Media Studies |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| College : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| College : Sharia | Islamic Law |
| College : Sharia and Islamic Studies – El-Ahsa | Islamic Law, Islamic Studies |
| College : Social Sciences | Education, Geography, History, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Institute : Arabic Language Teaching | Native Language Education |
| Institute : Dawah and Ihtisab | Islamic Studies, Religion |
| Institute : Translation and Arabization | Translation and Interpretation |
General information
| Alternative names | IMAMU جامعة الإمام محمد بن سعود الإسلامية |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Colors | blue, gray |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 5701 Riyadh, 11432 Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,009,000 |