Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University: Statistics

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#2249 of 14,131 In the World
#677 of 5,830 In Asia
#6 of 38 In Saudi Arabia
#2 of 9 In Riyadh
#709 of 1,011 For Cosmetology
Top50% For 57 other topics
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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 Rate71%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate or equivalent, and examination in Arabic
Academic CalendarAugust to June
Enrollment85,367

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 7,055 scientific papers with 64,829 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, and Materials Science.

Publications
7,055
Citations
64,829

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
3,969 / 40,807
Biology
3,848 / 38,425
Physics
3,825 / 38,886
Chemistry
3,515 / 34,570
Quantum and Particle physics
3,036 / 29,657
Computer Science
2,895 / 28,536
Environmental Science
2,891 / 29,078
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,815 / 28,107
Medicine
2,545 / 21,049
Materials Science
2,232 / 24,693
Organic Chemistry
2,190 / 22,718
Mathematics
2,183 / 22,273
Biochemistry
1,736 / 16,205
Psychology
1,555 / 16,205
Philosophy
1,552 / 15,485
Statistics
1,474 / 13,581
Geology
1,453 / 16,469
Genetics
1,400 / 13,950
Geography and Cartography
1,377 / 14,636
Political Science
1,350 / 10,933
Law
1,310 / 10,792
Optical Engineering
1,294 / 15,983
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,249 / 12,767
Business
1,234 / 11,773
Pathology
1,172 / 11,216
Machine Learning
1,155 / 11,624
Chemical Engineering
1,143 / 14,197
Metallurgical Engineering
1,088 / 14,377
Economics
1,034 / 13,128
Nanotechnology
969 / 11,643
Ecology
943 / 7,962
Paleontology
938 / 10,182
Sociology
935 / 9,550
Linguistics
891 / 8,971
Electrical Engineering
870 / 7,539
History
780 / 8,549
Archaeology
746 / 8,507
Physical chemistry
744 / 8,038
Psychiatry
658 / 4,394
Surgery
652 / 3,725

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 3 1
1992 1 1
1993 2 2
1994 4 2
1995 1 7
1996 2 5
1997 1 10
1998 4 6
1999 5 12
2000 5 35
2001 1 30
2002 5 126
2003 0 59
2004 5 58
2005 2 80
2006 8 92
2007 12 125
2008 32 167
2009 45 207
2010 55 288
2011 70 304
2012 124 429
2013 201 691
2014 252 1076
2015 293 1391
2016 351 1770
2017 339 2362
2018 492 3327
2019 432 4675
2020 578 6459
2021 858 9123
2022 1081 12992
2023 1603 17162
Academic rankings

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

  1. Salman Alodah

    Salman Alodah
    Born in
    Saudi Arabia Flag Saudi Arabia
    Years
    1956-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    imam
    Biography

    Salman bin Fahd bin Abdullah al-Ouda or Salman al-Ouda (Arabic: سلمان العودة), Salman al-Oadah, Salman al-Audah, or Salman al-Awdah (Arabic: سلمان بن فهد العودة) - kunya: Abu Mu'ad (أبو معاذ)- (born December 14, 1956) is a Saudi Muslim 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.

  2. Saleh Al-Fawzan

    Saleh Al-Fawzan
    Born in
    Saudi Arabia Flag Saudi Arabia
    Years
    1933-.. (age 91)
    Occupations
    theologianuniversity teacherIslamic jurist
    Biography

    Saleh Al-Fawzan is an Islamic scholar and has been a member of several high religious bodies in Saudi Arabia. He is considered to be the most senior scholar of Islam in Saudi Arabia.

  3. Muhammad al-Arifi

    Muhammad al-Arifi
    Born in
    Saudi Arabia Flag Saudi Arabia
    Years
    1970-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    writerimam
    Biography

    Muhammad bin Abdul-Rahman al-Arifi is a Saudi Arabian author and Da'i. He is a graduate of King Saud University, and member of the Muslim World League and the Association of Muslim Scholars.

  4. Saud Al-Shuraim

    Saud Al-Shuraim
    Born in
    Saudi Arabia Flag Saudi Arabia
    Years
    1964-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    judgeimam
    Biography

    Saud ibn Ibrahim ibn Muhammad Al-Shuraim is a Quranic reciter who was one of the prayer leaders and Friday preachers at the Grand Mosque Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. He also holds a Ph.D degree in Sharia (Islamic studies) at the Umm al-Qura University in Mecca. Shuraim was recently appointed as dean and "Specialist Professor in Fiqh" at the University.

All 20 notable alumni

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

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