OVERVIEW
Al-Imaam
Muhammad bin Su'ood Islaamic University, or Al-Imaam University
for short, opened with two colleges, the College of 'Arabic
Studies and the College of Islaamic Law in 1953 in Ar-Riyaadh.
Since then, many colleges have been added, as well as branches
in other cities. Similar to Al-Madeenah and Umm Al-Quraa,
non-'Arabic speakers have a chance to learn 'Arabic here from
the beginning in an 'Arabic Language Institute designed specifically
for them. They can then continue their studies in 'Arabic
or seek admission to one of the colleges.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADMISSION
To
be considered for admission, applicants must be 25 years old
or younger with a high school diploma (at least 80% average
or better). Their application must include photographs, copies
of passport, birth and health certifictes, high school transcripts
and a copy of the diploma, all verified by the Saudi Embassy
of their country. Also required are letters of recommendation
from known Islaamic organizations or personalities
ESTIMATED
COSTS AND LIVING EXPENSES
The
school provides the students with a monthly salary of SR 845
(about $225), a round-trip plane ticket yearly, discounted
meals, and free housing (for single students only). A single
student should bring about $1,000 to get by initially. After
that, the monthly salary is sufficient for single students
living in the dormitory. Married students who have children
should expect their living expenses to be $6,000 to $12,000
yearly, depending on their standard of living, number of children,
etc.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
We
do not currently have an application available for downloading.
Howeve you can write the school to request an application:
Imam
Mohamed Bin Saud Islamic University (IMIU)
P.O. Box 5701
Riyaadh 11432
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Or
you can call them at:
(01) 258-0000 (from America dial 011-966 first)
Or
fax them at:
(01) 259-0271
Or
contact a student at the university for additional information
at
imam-univ@bakkah.net
This
article was taken from BAKKAHnet (www.bakkah.net)
