In the Name of Allaah, the Most-Merciful, may His Salaah and Salaam be upon His final Messenger Muhammad, to proceed:
OVERVIEW
Located in the most virtuous of cities, Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia offers a chance for non-Arabic speakers, male or female, to learn Arabic within a two-year intensive program. Upon completing the initial studies in the Arabic Language Institute with qualifying grades (80% average or higher), the student earns the opportunity to take an entrance exam apply to study in one of the colleges of Umm Al-Qura University. If students do not qualify, the Arabic Institute provides a chance for them to broaden their studies in Arabic, specializing in teaching Arabic with a two-year and four-year program.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
To be considered for admission at Umm al-Qura University, applicants should be no older than 24 23 years old, with a high school diploma and transcripts showing at least B grades (80% or higher). Their application must include photographs, copies of passport, birth and health certificates, high school transcripts and a copy of the diploma, all verified by the Saudi Embassy of their country. Also – at least two letters of recommendation from known Islamic organizations or personalities, a 75-word essay about their goals for studying Arabic (no longer requested), and female applicants must present proof of a male family member currently living in Makkah, if they are not applying along with their spouse or brother.
ESTIMATED COSTS AND LIVING EXPENSES
Tuition is free. The school provides the students with a monthly stipend of SR 840 (about $225), a round-trip plane ticket yearly, discounted meals, and free housing (for single students only). A single student should bring at least $1000 initially to cover expenses until his stipend salary starts to come (it takes a few months usually). After that, the monthly stipend can sufficient for single students living in the dormitory. Married students who have children should bring much more money initially and expect their living expenses to be upwards of $10,000 yearly, depending on their standard of living, number of children, etc.
TIPS FROM FORMER OR CURRENT STUDENTS
“The school reviews applications in the winter between semesters. Usually the selected students would begin their studies in the Spring semester of the following year. They usually can only accept two or three new American and British students each year, so don’t depend greatly on being accepted. What I mean is – Submit your application and continue on with your life.”
APPLICATION
You may download the latest application for admission here.
CONTACT INFORMATION
You can try to e-mail, phone, or fax them, but be patient:
Phone: (011 from U.S.) 966 2 556 2525
Fax: (011 from U.S.) 966 2 554 2511
Website: http://uqu.edu.sa/arabic-language-intitute-en
Email: arabic@uqu.edu.sa instarab@uqu.edu.sa
Mailing address:
Umm AL-Qura University
Arabic Language Institute
P.O. Box 3712
Makkah, Saudi Arabia 21955
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Where can I get admission form and other information?
We’ve made the latest application form available for you here.
Most importantly I would like to know when the deadline for application is.
The institute does not have an official deadline. They generally meet to review the next year’s applications somewhere near the end of the fall semester.
wants to know how to apply for master in islamic law in the university for foreign student?
Umm al-Qura’s programs of higher study are for saudi students, or non-saudi students from other Arab countries within a student exchange program, or non-Arabs on official scholarships from the university (by entering through the Arabic Language Institute originally). Recently, the university has opened its higher studies programs to night students who pay for their education, Saudis and non-Saudis alike are eligible, but non-Saudis have to be already living in the country legally.
Please tell me the whole procedure.. Would I be submitted to Saudi Embassy or Mail to Umm-Al-Qura University?? Thanx….
AsSalaam u alaikum
I have Applied on 7th september , is it counted for this year?
Wa ‘alaykas-salaamu wa rahmatullaah. An application received on Sept 7, 2011 will be processed sometime this coming year for the 2012-2013 school year. May Allaah grant you success.
Would I be submitted to Saudi Embassy or Mail to Umm-Al-Qura University?? Thanx…
I’m not sure if the Saudi embassies accept the applications. I know that you can submit them personally at the university in Makkah, or send them to someone to do that for you, or mail them, using the address on the application.
When will I informed if the University announced the list of successful candidates??
This is the most common question about applications at UQU. There are a lot of factors that seem to prevent them from having a known and regular time they can announce the accepted students. As it is, we just don’t know when they will announce them. Sorry.
Aslamualikum wa rahamthuallhi wa barakathuh….
Is there an Night Arabic Program to study arabic in the university? If yes, could reply with the neccesary details..
Jazakalahu khyr wa baarakallahu feek
wa alaykumus-salaamu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh. They have a night program for higher studies. I don’t know of one for Arabic or BA level.
Assalaam u aleykum brother,
Are there some information about the accepted list?
wa alaykum salaam wa rahmatullaah, nothing yet, sorry. May Allaah give you success.
Assalamua’alaikum wa rahmatullah,
I have been trying to obtain “governmental permission” to study in Saudi Arabia by requesting a no objections letter but I do not know how to go about doing that. I am located in USA. How does one go about doing that?
Wa ‘alaykumus-salaamu wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh. I don’t know about the reality of this letter. Perhaps some of our brothers who have been accepted recently and had to obtain one of these letters could provide some information about it. May Allaah bless you.
Well how do you go about obtaining “governmental permission” as mentioned on the application Step #7: 7- The applicant should obtain permission from his/her government to study in Saudi Arabia if coming from the US?
I do not understand why a religious institution will place an age limit which blocks a lot of people from continuing their studies…
They are not blocking anyone from continuing their studies, they are simply making decisions about who receives some very valuable full scholarships. Again, they are facilitating studies for people, not blocking anyone. Allaah has forbidden us from being unjust, so let us re-examine our words and approach about this topic. May Allaah bless you.
Assalyamu Aleykum Wa RahmatuLlah
My respected brothers, do i have to have government permission to study in Saudi to get accepted to Umm ul Qura. I think in Madinah University you don’t have to have it. And if i don’t have one, would my application be accepted?
JazzakumuLlahu Khair
Assalamu Aeykum dear brother
I applied on 29th of June. Will my application be counted for this year or in 2012?
As salaamu alayka
When is the deadline for applications for 2012-2013?And if i’m turning 23 at the very end of 2012 would that disqualify me from applying earlier in the year when I’m still 22 in shaa Allaah?BaarakAllaahu feeka