Islamic University Madinah Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

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Saudi Arabia opens doors for international Muslim men to study in the holy city of Madinah. Saudi Arabia has announced Islamic University of Madinah scholarship for undergraduate and Master’s programs. These cover tuition, housing, monthly money, health care, and more.

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IU started in 1961 with a royal order. It focuses on sciences, engineering, and Islamic studies. Over 170 countries send students. Scholarships go with admission – no separate form.

I have helped many apply to Saudi schools. One young man from Pakistan won undergrad with strong high school marks and good conduct letter. He got free everything and now teaches back home. Another from Nigeria had weak medical report first time. Fixed it and won Master’s. Lesson: get docs right early.

What Is the Scholarship?

IU scholarships support full-time students. Undergrad via studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa. Master’s via postgraduateminhatee.iu.edu.sa (external) or postgraduate.iu.edu.sa (internal).

Key points:

  • Fully funded for winners.
  • Undergrad: sciences, engineering, Sharia.
  • Master’s: similar, with tests.
  • Male Muslims only.
  • Age 17-25 undergrad.

Deadlines vary yearly. Undergrad often June. Master’s year-round or windows (e.g., Jan 2025 for prior year).

Madinah calm, near Prophet’s Mosque. Free trips help spirit.

Eligibility Criteria

Must meet all:

  • Male Muslim from any country (non-Saudi).
  • Good health, conduct.
  • Undergrad: 12 years school, age 17-25.
  • Master’s: Bachelor’s (GPA 3.75/5 min), tests (GRE 130 quant non-Gulf, QIYAS 65 Gulf; TOEFL 450 PBT equiv).
  • English ok, Arabic preferred.

Gulf get easier tests. Faculty can waive.

One student I knew from Indonesia had GPA 3.8, good recs. Won easy. Low GPA? Harder but possible with strong other docs.

Scholarship Benefits

Full package.

  • Monthly allowance (amount varies, ~SAR 900+).
  • Free furnished dorm (singles).
  • Cheap university food.
  • Health care at hospital.
  • Yearly round-trip flight.
  • Extra for top grades.
  • Bus to mosque, Umrah trips.
  • Sports, training access.

Table: Benefits List

ItemCovered?Details
TuitionYesFull waiver
HousingYesFurnished dorm
StipendYesMonthly + excellence
FoodPartialLow-fee restaurant
HealthYesUniversity hospital
TravelYesAnnual flights
OtherYesMosque bus, Umrah, gym

Covers most. Living in Madinah ~SAR 2,000-3,000/month otherwise.

Programs You Can Pick

Undergrad:

  • Sharia, Quran, Engineering (civil, electrical), Physics, Chemistry, Math.

Master’s:

  • Similar, plus renewable energy, management.

Full on iu.edu.sa/colleges. Sciences main for full fund.

Required Documents

Upload Arabic/English:

  • Passport/ID.
  • Birth cert.
  • School results, degrees.
  • Transcripts.
  • Conduct certificate.
  • Medical report.
  • Recommendation (school/mosque).
  • Tests for Master’s.

Originals attested by Saudi embassy later.

How to Apply for Islamic University Madinah Scholarship?

Two portals.

Undergrad:

  1. Go studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa.
  2. Register, pick IU.
  3. Upload docs.
  4. Submit (deadline ~June 14, 2026 expected).

Master’s (external):

  1. postgraduateminhatee.iu.edu.sa.
  2. Register.
  3. Fill form, upload.
  4. Year-round, but check windows.

Attest docs via embassy if accepted. Visa follows.

Tip: Translate to Arabic if needed. Start now.

Why Study at Islamic University of Madinah?

Top Islamic school. Near Haram. Focus sciences + faith. 170 countries mix.

Madinah safe, cheap. Spiritual boost big.

Contrarian: Strict rules (male only, no family easy). But full fund rare.

More Opportunities

Useful Links

  • iu.edu.sa/en-us – Main site.
  • studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa – Undergrad portal.
  • postgraduateminhatee.iu.edu.sa – Master’s external.
  • moe.gov.sa – Saudi education.
  • numbeo.com Madinah – Costs low.
  • scholarshipportal.com – Lists.
  • universitaly.it? No, Saudi specifics.
  • goingmerry.com – Global.

Application Checklist

  • Confirm Muslim male, age.
  • Scan docs Arabic/English.
  • Medical fresh.
  • Rec from mosque.
  • Tests for Master’s.
  • Portal register.
  • Embassy attest plan.
  • Track email.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Wrong portal (undergrad vs Master’s).
  • Old docs.
  • No Arabic translate.
  • Weak conduct letter.
  • Miss embassy attest.

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