Umm Al-Qura University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1614 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #418 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 38 | In Saudi Arabia |
| #540 of 1,031 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 120 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Muslim
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uqu.edu.sa
- Languages
- Arabic
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Umm Al-Qura 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
Umm Al-Qura University is a world-class research university with 22,633 scientific papers published and 321,021 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Umm Al-Qura University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 40 |
| 1994 | 21 | 49 |
| 1995 | 20 | 58 |
| 1996 | 20 | 57 |
| 1997 | 27 | 91 |
| 1998 | 22 | 56 |
| 1999 | 23 | 66 |
| 2000 | 28 | 96 |
| 2001 | 18 | 88 |
| 2002 | 33 | 115 |
| 2003 | 23 | 116 |
| 2004 | 29 | 124 |
| 2005 | 32 | 170 |
| 2006 | 40 | 186 |
| 2007 | 42 | 188 |
| 2008 | 68 | 285 |
| 2009 | 111 | 390 |
| 2010 | 146 | 544 |
| 2011 | 216 | 673 |
| 2012 | 310 | 1075 |
| 2013 | 410 | 1571 |
| 2014 | 537 | 2340 |
| 2015 | 652 | 3470 |
| 2016 | 723 | 4666 |
| 2017 | 777 | 5893 |
| 2018 | 828 | 7473 |
| 2019 | 927 | 10104 |
| 2020 | 1707 | 16505 |
| 2021 | 2480 | 26958 |
| 2022 | 3858 | 40353 |
| 2023 | 3797 | 61901 |
| 2024 | 2865 | 74823 |
| 2025 | 2010 | 73872 |
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 Umm Al-Qura 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Associate Diploma | Architecture, Computer Science, Education, Native Language Education |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Arabic, Architecture, Art Education, Banking, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Dentistry, Design, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Epidemiology, Fashion Design, Finance, Geography (Human), Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Home Economics, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Insurance, Interior Design, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Preschool Education, Printing and Printmaking, Public Health, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Social Work, Sports, Sports Management, Surgery, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Higher Diploma | Education, Electrical Engineering, Islamic Law, Psychology, Social Work, Software Engineering, Teacher Training |
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Art Education, Artificial Intelligence, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Curriculum, Design, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Fashion Design, Foreign Languages Education, Genetics, Geography (Human), Home Economics, Humanities and Social Science Education, International and Comparative Education, Islamic Studies, Journalism, Justice Administration, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Religious Education, Science Education, Social Work, Solid State Physics, Sports Management, Teacher Training, Toxicology, Tropical Medicine, Zoology |
| Doctorate | Applied Mathematics, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Curriculum, Design, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Entomology, Fashion Design, Foreign Languages Education, Genetics, Geography (Human), Home Economics, Humanities and Social Science Education, International and Comparative Education, Law, Mathematics, Plant Pathology, Psychology, Religious Education, Sports Management, Teacher Training, Zoology |
Notable alumni
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Saud Al-Shuraim
- Occupations
- imamjudge
- Biography
-
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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Mutlaq Hamid Al-Otaibi
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Mutlaq Hamid Al-Thubeiti Al-Otaibi was a Saudi Arabian writer and poet., and he was a member of the faculty of sharia at the University of Umm al-Qura. and he was the President of the Scientific Research Ministry of Higher Education in Saudi Arabia, he is considered by many as one of the greatest Saudi poets of all times.
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Abdulbari ath-Thubaity
- Occupations
- khaṭībulemaimam
- Biography
-
Abdulbari bin Awad ath-Thubaity is an Imam and Khatib at the Prophet's Mosque, Medina. And former guest imam for taraweeh at Masjid al-Haram.
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Assim al-Hakeem
- Enrolled in Umm Al-Qura University
- Studied in 1996-1998
- Occupations
- preacheroratorclericuniversity teacherulema
- Biography
-
Assim bin Luqman al-Hakeem is a Saudi Arabian cleric of Indonesian descent. He is based primarily in the city of Jeddah, where he preaches Sunni Islam with a Salafist approach mostly in English, delivering programs on social media channels.
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Abdul Aziz al-Harbi
- Enrolled in Umm Al-Qura University
- Graduated with master's degree
- Graduated with doctorate
- Occupations
- writerIslamic juristpoetlinguist
- Biography
-
Abdul Aziz bin Ali al-Harbi is a Saudi Arabian Islamic scholar and associate professor at Umm al-Qura University in Mecca. He is one of the founders and the current president of the Arabic Language Academy in Mecca.
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Adnan Al-Qattan
- Biography
-
Adnan Abdullah al-Qattan is the official imam and preacher of Al Fateh Grand Mosque in Bahrain and the head of the Bahraini delegation for the Hajj, taking care of the pilgrims and answering their needs.
Umm Al-Qura University faculties and divisions
| Centre : English Language | English |
|---|---|
| College : Applied Medical Sciences | Dietetics, Health Administration, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| College : Applied Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| College : Applied Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| College : Arabic Language | Arabic, Linguistics, Literature |
| College : Arabic Language for Non-native Speakers | Arabic |
| College : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Hotel Management, Marketing, Tourism |
| College : Computer and Information Systems | Computer Engineering, Computer Science |
| College : Da'wa and Islamic Theology | Islamic Theology |
| College : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| College : Design and Arts | Fine Arts, Interior Design |
| College : Education | Art Education, Curriculum, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Teacher Training |
| College : Engineering and Islamic Architecture | Archaeology, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| College : Humanities and Educational Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Educational Sciences |
| College : Islamic Economics and Finance | Economics, Finance |
| College : Judicial Studies and Regulations | Law |
| College : Medicine | Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Medicine, Paediatrics, Physiology, Surgery |
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| College : Public Health and Health Informatics | Computer Science, Public Health |
| College : Shari'a and Islamic Studies | Islamic Law, Islamic Studies |
| College : Social Sciences | English, Geography, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Media Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | UQU جامعة أم القرى |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | شرف العلم وشرف المكان |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 715 Makah Al Mukaramah, 21421 Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,428,000 |