ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF MADINAH
Islamic University of Madinah Scholarship
full · bachelors, masters
- Fully fundedFunding type
- ~850 SAR / month allowance (est.)Monthly stipend
- Free annual flightsTravel
- Free furnished accommodationHousing
- Bachelor's and master'sDegree levels
- Saudi ArabiaWhere you study
At a glance
full
Funding
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Max amount
Jun 30, 2027
Deadline
Open to Muslim international students from all countries
Country
Islamic University of Madinah
Provider
The Islamic University of Madinah Scholarship is a fully funded award for international Muslim students who want to study in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It supports both undergraduate programmes (in fields such as Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry) and master's programmes (including Renewable Energy, Engineering and Technology Management, and Mechatronics and Robotics), alongside the university's traditional Islamic studies. The scholarship package is wide-ranging: free return air tickets at the start and end of each academic year, a monthly allowance, an extra allowance for students who achieve top grades, free furnished accommodation for unmarried students, subsidised meals, healthcare at the university hospital, free daily transport to the Prophet's Mosque, and organised Umrah trips. Undergraduate applicants must be aged 17 to 25 and have completed 12 years of schooling, while master's applicants need a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.75 out of 5 plus test scores such as a 130 GRE quantitative or 450 TOEFL-PBT for non-Saudi candidates. Applications are largely ongoing through the official portal. Because allowance amounts, test thresholds and intake windows are set each cycle, confirm the exact current-cycle figures and the deadline on the official Islamic University of Madinah admissions page before you apply.
What's covered
- Monthly allowance — A monthly living stipend, estimated at around ~850 SAR (est.) per month, with an additional allowance for students who achieve excellent grades.
- Free annual air tickets — Free plane tickets on admission and at the end of each academic year between the student's home country and Saudi Arabia.
- Free accommodation — Free furnished accommodation for unmarried students, plus access to social, training and sports facilities on campus.
- Healthcare and meals — Quality healthcare at the university hospital and meals at the university restaurant for a nominal fee.
- Religious and travel support — Free daily transport to and from the Prophet's Mosque and regularly organised Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) trips.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the university's admission portal, with required documents uploaded and originals attested after admission.
- Open the online application — Go to the official Islamic University of Madinah admission portal and start an online scholarship application for your chosen level.
- Upload required documents — Upload educational documents, identity documents, a character certificate, a medical report and a recommendation letter.
- Meet test requirements — Master's applicants must provide the required QIYAS, GRE and TOEFL-PBT scores depending on their country of application.
- Submit and track — Submit the completed application and monitor the portal for admission decisions; applications are largely ongoing.
- Attest original documents — Once admitted, submit original documents attested by the Saudi Embassy, or by a university-recognised authority where no embassy is available.
Eligibility
Religion and nationalityOpen to international Muslim students from all countries.
Undergraduate age and schoolingAged 17 to 25 with 12 years of completed education (high-school equivalent).
Master's qualificationA bachelor's degree or 16 years of education with a minimum GPA of 3.75 out of 5.
Master's test scoresMinimum 65 in the QIYAS aptitude test for Gulf applicants, or minimum 130 GRE (quantitative) and 450 TOEFL-PBT for applicants from outside Saudi Arabia.
Health and conductGood physical and medical health and demonstrated good conduct (character certificate).
The required language of study is English for the listed engineering and science programmes; accepted students must later submit original documents attested by the Saudi Embassy or a university-recognised authority.
Eligible countries
Open to Muslim international students from all countries
Deadlines
2026/2027 intake~ongoing / ~30 June 2027 (est.)
Selection
Selection is based on the applicant's academic record, age and education level for undergraduate places, and on degree results (minimum 3.75 of 5 GPA) plus aptitude and language test scores for master's places. The university also weighs good health and good conduct, and gives priority to applicants whose documents are complete and correctly attested.
Verified sources
- Islamic University of Madinah - Official Siteiu.edu.saofficial
- Islamic University of Madinah Admission Portaladmission.iu.edu.saofficial
About the provider
The Islamic University of Madinah is a public university in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, established in 1961, that educates international Muslim students through fully funded scholarships. Alongside its traditional Islamic and Arabic studies it now offers engineering, science and master's programmes taught in English.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who is eligible for the Islamic University of Madinah Scholarship?
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International Muslim students from all countries applying for undergraduate or master's study who meet the age, education, GPA and test requirements.
Is the scholarship fully funded?
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Yes. It covers a monthly allowance, free annual flights, free accommodation for unmarried students, healthcare, subsidised meals and transport, among other benefits.
What degree levels are offered?
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Undergraduate programmes (such as engineering, physics, mathematics and chemistry) and master's programmes (such as renewable energy and mechatronics).
What is the age limit?
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Undergraduate applicants must be aged 17 to 25; master's applicants are assessed mainly on their degree and test scores rather than a strict age cap.
What GPA do master's applicants need?
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Master's applicants need a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.75 out of 5.
What test scores are required for master's programmes?
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Gulf applicants need at least 65 in the QIYAS test; applicants from outside Saudi Arabia need at least 130 GRE quantitative and 450 TOEFL-PBT or equivalent.
How much is the monthly allowance?
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The exact stipend is set by the university; it is estimated at around 850 SAR per month, with an extra allowance for excellent grades. Confirm the figure officially.
Does it cover travel?
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Yes. The scholarship provides free plane tickets on admission and at the end of each academic year.
What documents do I need to apply?
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Educational documents, a birth certificate or ID, passport, a character certificate, a medical report and a recommendation letter.
When is the deadline?
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Applications are largely ongoing; an intake cut-off around 30 June 2027 is estimated for the 2026/27 cycle. Check the portal for confirmed dates.
Do I need to attest my documents?
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Yes. Accepted students must submit original documents attested by the Saudi Embassy, or a university-recognised authority where no embassy exists.
Where can I confirm the current details?
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Always confirm the current allowances, test thresholds and deadlines on the official Islamic University of Madinah admissions website before applying.