Applications open for Islamic University of Madinah 2026 admissions

The Islamic University of Madinah Al Munawwarah has begun receiving applications from local and foreign students who wish to enroll them for various programs offered by one of Saudi Arabia's top universities with scholarship benefits.

“The Islamic University of Madinah announced that its admission portal is now open for international internal and external scholarship applicants”, the university said.

The application process started on April 19 and will continue till May 21, 2026.

Applications are open for candidates pursuing bachelors as well as postgraduate programs.

Founded in 1961, Jamia Islamiya Madina Munawwara in Saudi Arabia also known as the International Islamic University of Madinah is considered as the most respected Islamic Educational Center for the Muslim world.

The university is distinguished both by its religious location and by the fact that it represents a centre for the collection, preservation, and dissemination of Islamic heritage.

Approximately 80% of the students are international students from more than 180 countries in the world. The university is culturally diverse and boasts almost all nationalities from across the globe.

The university currently has a total of 17,873 students of 180 nationalities, a staff of 1,272 including 907 faculty members, and 12 accredited colleges

Admission at Madinah University: Steps to Apply

1. Go to the official website: iu.edu.sa
2. Click on Study in University listed in the top menu on home page
3. Click on “Go to the Presentation”
4. Select the Program and click on Preferences

• Alternatively reach the Madinah University admission portal and website using QR code shown above
• Create your account and sign in
• Follow the steps to fill and submit your application for the selected bachelor/master’s program

The Islamic University of Madinah is located on the banks of Wadi al-Aqiq on the western side of Madinah,10 kms from Masjid Nabawi - The Prophet's Mosque. Free bus service is provided to students and staff if they wish to visit The Holy Mosque.

Saudi Arabia through the Islamic University offers students, scholarships that include bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs for local and international students.