The Islamic University of Madinah (IUM) in Saudi Arabia offers fully funded scholarships for international students aiming to pursue undergraduate and master’s degrees. Established in 1961, IUM is located in the holy city of Madinah and is renowned for its focus on Islamic studies and related fields. The scholarship is designed for Muslim male students from around the world. Programs are taught in Arabic, and proficiency in the language is essential.

🔆 Benefits

✅ Full Tuition Coverage: All academic fees are waived.
✅ Monthly Stipend: Students receive a monthly allowance to cover living expenses.
✅ Free Furnished Accommodation: On-campus housing is provided at no cost.
✅ Healthcare Services: Access to medical care through the university’s facilities.
✅ Round-Trip Airfare: Tickets provided upon admission and at the end of each academic year.
✅ Daily Transportation: Free transport to and from the Prophet’s Mosque.
✅ Organized Umrah Trips: Regularly scheduled pilgrimages.
✅ Additional Allowance: Extra financial support for students who achieve academic excellence.
✅ Access to University Facilities: Including social, training, and sports amenities.

🔆 Colleges:

✅ Faculty of Sharia Law
✅ Faculty of Da’wah and Religious Studies
✅ College of Qur’an and Islamic Studies
✅ College of Hadith and Islamic Studies
✅ Faculty of Arabic Language
✅ Institute for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers
✅ College of Science
✅ College of Engineering
✅ College of Computer Science and Information Systems

🔆Specialization:
✅ Islamic Law and Governance
✅ Principles of Islamic Law
✅ Islamic Legal Studies
✅ Islamic Law (Fiqh)
✅ General Studies
✅ Islamic Economics

🔆 Eligibility Criteria

For Undergraduate Applicants:
✅ Must be a Muslim male between the ages of 17 to 25.
✅ Hold a high school diploma or equivalent (12 years of education).
✅ Demonstrate good conduct and adherence to Islamic values.
✅ Be physically and medically fit.

For Master’s Applicants:
✅ Must be a Muslim male.
✅ Possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (16 years of education).
✅ Meet the minimum GPA requirements as specified by the university.
✅ Provide proof of English proficiency if required by the program.

🔆 Required Documents

✅ Valid passport.
✅ High school or bachelor’s degree certificates and transcripts (as applicable).
✅ Birth certificate.
✅ Certificate of good conduct.
✅ Medical report confirming fitness.
✅ All documents must be in Arabic or English and attested by the relevant authorities.

🔆 How to Apply

✅ Applications are submitted through the official Islamic University of Madinah website or the Study in Saudi Arabia platform.
✅ Complete the online application form and upload all required documents.
✅ Ensure that all information is accurate and that documents are properly attested.
✅ No application fee is required.

🔆 Application Deadlines

✅ Undergraduate Programs: June 14, 2025.
✅ Master’s Programs: October 31, 2025.