Islamic University of Medina International Students External Scholarships 2024

The Islamic University was established by Royal Decree No. 11, dated 1381/03/25AH - 1962/9/6CE, and the study began there on Sunday 1381/5/2 AH. The Islamic University aims to achieve its mission of being an international Saudi institution, providing Islamic and Arabic sciences and other knowledge to students from all countries of the world, and concerned with academic research and distinguished community services, with the optimal use of technology, as a contribution to spreading the eternal message of Islam.” Since its inception (60) years ago, students of knowledge from more than 170 countries have joined the university, and students from more than 140 countries  are currently studying there, representing about %85 of its regular students.  

International Scholarships (External Scholarships)

It is an academic seat (scholarship admission) for a non-Saudi student residing outside the Kingdom; to study in higher education institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a free seat for students at the undergraduate level (type of study: regular) granted by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to international students, with many financial benefits, and provision of appropriate services to the university environment

• Table of Content
• About Islamic University of Madinah
• Islamic University of Medina International Students External Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Islamic University of Medina International Students External Scholarships
• Islamic University of Medina International Students External Scholarships Courses
• Requirements for Islamic University of Medina International Students External Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Islamic University of Medina International Students External Scholarships
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Islamic University of Madinah

Islamic University of Madinah was established by the Royal Decree No. 11, dated 03/25/1381 AH, and followed by Royal Decree No. 21 dated 04/16/1381 AH ratified by the Senior Advisory Council System for Universities. Studies began in it on Sunday, 2nd of Jumada Al-Akhirah in the same year. On 18/05/1386 AH the Royal Decree No. M/18 for the approval of the university system was issued. Then another system was issued for the university in accordance with the Royal Decree No. M/70 dated 08/07/1395 AH. ... continue reading

Islamic University of Medina International Students External Scholarships

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Country to study	Saudi Arabia
School to study	Islamic University of Madinah
Type	Undergraduate
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Islamic University of Madinah
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Islamic University of Medina International Students External Scholarships

Financial benefits and services granted to the international scholarship student

 

Financial advantages

• Monthly reward. 
• Two months bonus as preparation allowance upon his arrival. 
• A three-month graduation bonus for shipping books. 
• One month's stipend annually, as well as books and references, provided that its disbursement is limited to the statutory period specified for completion of study, without extensions. 
• A discounted economy class travel ticket when traveling at the end of each academic year from the nearest route to the residence, provided that the student has not obtained a travel ticket from another destination.

 

Services provided to the scholarship applicant:

• University housing.
• Discounted meals.
• the central Library.
• Free medical services.
• Student counseling and guidance.
• Scientific and cultural activities.
• Free transportation between the university headquarters and the Prophet’s Mosque. 
• The university is also keen to provide public services within the university city for its students. Therefore, it coordinated with the responsible authorities to provide the necessary facilities for its employees, which are:
• shopping centers.
• Restaurants and fast food shops. 
• Saudi Airlines office. 
• Al Tayyar Travel, Tourism and Shipping Company office. 
• Post office.
• Commercial libraries. 
• Student service centers.

Islamic University of Medina International Students External Scholarships Courses

Requirements for Islamic University of Medina International Students External Scholarships Qualification

To be accepted into the university, the student must have the equivalent of a high school diploma in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in order to be able to enroll in the bachelor’s degree.

- The educational ladder varies from one country to another, but what is required is a certificate equivalent to the certificate required for 12 years of study since the educational stage (primary), which is enrolled after the age of (6) years, and the student’s age in most cases becomes after graduating from the secondary stage (the stage required for enrollment). At the university) 18 years in the normal student status.

- All secondary majors are accepted for study in the theoretical colleges at the university, while the secondary certificate major must be “scientific” for those wishing to enroll in scientific college

Arabic language level test (Aqfaa)

 

The Arabic language level determination test (Aqfaa) aims to know the linguistic level of the student enrolled in the study, in order to know the appropriate path of study for him: either the path of learning the language, or the path of studying directly in the college he desires.

-  All students wishing to join the university from non-Arab countries must take the Arabic language level test, whether they applied for the scientific track or the theoretical track; Any student who does not take the test from non-Arab countries will not be nominated.

The test will be conducted remotely, via the link designated for that purpose, and according to the date and mechanism announced at the time.

To be accepted directly into the theoretical track, it is required to obtain a score of (80) or higher on the (Aqfaa) test. If he obtains a lower score, he is transferred to the language study track, and then after completing it, he is accepted into the college.

- It is not required for admission to the scientific track to obtain a specific score in the “Aqfa” test, but he must take the test, and if his level needs to improve in learning the Arabic language, he can enroll in additional programs that he can enroll in while studying at the college, and he can also enroll in studying the language for a period of time. One year maximum.

Passing the Arabic language test does not result in anyone being excluded or accepted. It only aims to determine the appropriate path for the student in enrolling in the major or linguistic path.

- After the student actually enrolls in the study, his level in the Arabic language will be evaluated, and if it is found that he has cheated in the language test, either by deliberately choosing wrong answers, or by having someone else take his place, or by using translation programs or by using browser translation, he will be excluded and his admission will be canceled immediately.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Islamic University of Medina International Students External Scholarships

Alerts

• Studies in theoretical track colleges are conducted in Arabic, and studies in scientific track colleges are conducted in English.
• The university has no offices or agents anywhere in the world to receive applications to study at the university.
• Admission applications are only received through the designated electronic portal, which is available at the time of application.
• The student must initiate the application process himself, and bears responsibility for maintaining the numbers given to him upon completion of the application submission.
• Applying for admission to the university does not mean any obligation on the part of the university to accept the student unless he feels in writing that he has been accepted.
• The information recorded in the application for admission will not be relied upon unless documents proving this are attached.
• After final acceptance, the student determines the semester of admission to the university, and he may postpone the semester of admission no later than two years from the date of his final acceptance.

Documents Required for Application

The following documents are required for The Deanship of the Faculty of Science at the Islamic University of Madinah (IU) scholarship.

The applicant must attach all documents in Arabic or English. In case an applicant is granted admission, the accepted student must bring their original documents, certified by the Embassy of Saudi Arabia.

• High School Certificate / GCSE / Level A.
• High School Transcript / GCSE / Level A.
• Conduct evidence.
• Birth certificate.
• Passport (when applicable).
• Identity card (when applicable).

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Islamic University of Madinah on minhatee2.iu.edu.sa to apply

• Apply on the electronic portal.
• Initial examination of the application.
• Taking the Arabic language level test for students who wish to enroll in colleges for the theoretical track and who have a high school diploma from a country where the language of study is not Arabic.
• Study of requests.
• Initial acceptance and waiting for final acceptance.
• Final acceptance notification, which entails:

- Confirm the desire to study, update the copy of the passport and academic qualification, and specify the season of arrival.

- Complete the visa requirements.

• Obtaining a visa.
• Attach a copy of the visa and the arrival ticket application.
• Arriving and issuing the registration.

For more details visit: Islamic University of Medina website.