Qualifications required for international students

Admission applications to the Islamic University are submitted through the (Study in Saudi Arabia) platform via the following link:

(Study in Saudi Arabia) Platform

Application Period:

From 2-11-1447 AH  corresponding to  19-4-2026 AD

To 4-12-1447 AH  corresponding to 21-5-2026 AD

Admission Requirements for Full and Partial Scholarship Students (External Scholarships and Internal Scholarships):

• The applicant must have obtained a General Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent from within or outside the Kingdom. For admission to the scientific-track colleges, the student must have obtained a General Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent in the "Scientific" specialization.
• No more than five years must have passed since the applicant obtained the General Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent.
• The applicant for a full scholarship must not be residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• The applicant must be of good conduct and behavior.
• The applicant must not be younger than (17) years or older than (25) years.
• The applicant must not have been dismissed from another university for disciplinary reasons.
• The student must not have received another scholarship from an educational institution in the Kingdom.
• The applicant must attach a certificate from the security authorities in their country confirming that they have no criminal record.
• The student must obtain a recommendation from one of the organizations, institutions, or academic figures in their country.
• The applicant must be medically fit.
• The applicant must pass any tests or interviews announced by the University.
• The applicant must undertake to comply with the rules and regulations of the country and the University.
• Admission to the College of the Holy Qur’an requires the applicant to have memorized the entire Holy Qur’an and to pass the designated test.
• Applicants for partial scholarships must provide proof of their employer’s approval to study at the University.

Admission Criteria and Calculation of the Weighted Percentage for Partial Scholarships (Internal Scholarships):

The Admission Guide for the Bachelor’s Degree Program for Full and Partial Scholarship Students for the Academic Year 1448 AH can be viewed via the following link:

Admission Guide in Arabic

Admission Guide in English (English)