Scholarships are currently available at the Islamic University of Madinah. This article will provide a detailed explanation of these scholarships, their benefits, and a step-by-step application process.

The Islamic University of Madinah Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is limited to Bachelor's or Master's degree programs. It provides a monthly living allowance, free furnished accommodation, and high-quality healthcare.

The Islamic University of Madinah was established in 1961 by royal decree of the Saudi Arabian government in Madinah. The university offers a wide range of academic programs, but fully funded scholarships are available for basic science disciplines. Scholarships are offered to Muslim students, international students, and for undergraduate programs.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of study: Bachelor's / Master's
• Institution(s): Islamic University of Madinah
• Study in: Saudi Arabia
• Courses offered: All theoretical and scientific courses are available.
• Program duration: varies depending on the program chosen.
• Deadline: For Bachelor's scholarships: June 14, 2026, and for Master's scholarships: they are accepted throughout the year.

Scholarship coverage

The Islamic University of Madinah scholarship will provide the following benefits:

• A free flight ticket upon acceptance, plus a free ticket at the end of each academic year, according to specific guidelines.
• Monthly allowance.
• Additional allowances for students who achieve a degree of excellence.
• Free furnished accommodation for unmarried students.
• Food is available at the university restaurant for a nominal monthly fee.
• High-quality healthcare at the university hospital.
• Providing free daily transportation to and from the Prophet’s Mosque, in addition to regular organized Umrah trips.
• Use of the university's social, training and sports facilities.

Eligibility criteria for obtaining a scholarship from the Islamic University of Madinah

To qualify for the Islamic University of Madinah scholarship, the candidate must meet all of the following requirements:

• Required language: English.
• Eligible countries: All countries
• Applicants must be male, international, Muslim, and of good character.
• Students must have a high school diploma (12 years) or equivalent education required for university admission.
• Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or 16 years of education at the time of applying for a master's degree, with a GPA of 3.75 out of 5.
• He should be in good physical and medical health.
• Applicants for bachelor's degrees must be between 17 and 25 years old.
• Students should be interested in completing their bachelor's degrees and abide by the university's rules and regulations.
• Language proficiency requirements for Master's programs: Applicants from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries must achieve a minimum score of 65 on the General Aptitude Test for Graduate Studies (Qiyas), provided that no more than five years have passed since obtaining their certificate. Applicants from outside Saudi Arabia must achieve a minimum score of 130 on the GRE (Quantitative Section), provided that no more than two years have passed since obtaining their certificate. Applicants must also achieve a minimum score of 450 on the TOEFL-PBT or its equivalent, provided that no more than two years have passed since obtaining their certificate. The college council reserves the right to grant exemptions from this requirement.

How to apply for a scholarship at the Islamic University of Madinah?

Please follow the application instructions below to obtain a scholarship from the Islamic University of Madinah:

(1) For undergraduate scholarships, click here to apply online . For master's scholarships, click here to apply online .

(2) The following documents must be uploaded:

• Educational documents (results card, certificates)
• Birth certificate or identity card
• Passport (if available)
• Certificate of Good Conduct (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Medical report
• A letter of recommendation (from the school, any Islamic institution, or any person).
• The applicant must attach all documents in Arabic or English.

(3) If the student is accepted, they must submit their original documents certified by the Saudi embassy. If there is no Saudi embassy in their country, they must have their documents certified by an entity recognized by the university.

Website

To learn more about the Islamic University of Madinah scholarship, please visit the official website: