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Sharia universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

18 universities teach sharia on their official programme pages, with the college and fees for each.

The short answer

Sharia universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 18 name sharia outright, namely University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KFU, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, QU, Shaqra University, UT, Taif University, UHB, UOH and UQU. 18 of them are public and 0 private, in Bisha, Riyadh, Madinah, Jazan, Jeddah, Sakaka, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Najran, Buraidah, Shaqra, Tabuk, Taif, Hafar Al-Batin, Hail and Makkah.

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Which universities offer sharia in Saudi Arabia?

University	City	Type	Programme name
University of Bisha	Bisha	public	Sharia¹
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University	Riyadh	public	Sharia²
Islamic University of Madinah	Madinah	public	Sharia³
Jazan University	Jazan	public	Sharia⁴
University of Jeddah	Jeddah	public	Sharia⁵
Jouf University	Sakaka	public	Sharia⁶
King Faisal University	Al-Ahsa	public	Sharia⁷
King Khalid University	Abha	public	Sharia⁸
King Saud University	Riyadh	public	Sharia⁹
Najran University	Najran	public	Sharia¹⁰
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University	Riyadh	public	Islamic Studies¹¹
Qassim University	Buraidah	public	Sharia¹²
Shaqra University	Shaqra	public	Islamic Studies (Shaqra), Sharia, Islamic Studies (Dawadmi)¹³
University of Tabuk	Tabuk	public	Sharia, Islamic Studies (Tayma), Islamic Studies (Umluj)¹⁴
Taif University	Taif	public	Sharia¹⁵
University of Hafr Al Batin	Hafar Al-Batin	public	Islamic Studies, Islamic Studies (Khafji)¹⁶
University of Hail	Hail	public	Sharia¹⁷
Umm Al-Qura University	Makkah	public	Sharia, Islamic Studies¹⁸

The table lists universities whose official page names sharia outright. For the courses and the job market, read the sharia major guide.

How does University of Bisha teach sharia?

At University of Bisha, a public university in Bisha since 1434 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Education and Human Development¹. If sharia does not suit you after year one, University of Bisha has 8 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University teach sharia?

At IMSIU, a public university in Riyadh since 1373 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia². If sharia does not suit you after year one, IMSIU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Islamic University of Madinah teach sharia?

At Islamic University of Madinah, a public university in Madinah since 1381 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia³. If sharia does not suit you after year one, Islamic University of Madinah has 9 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Jazan University teach sharia?

At Jazan University, a public university in Jazan since 1426 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Law⁴, alongside Law. If sharia does not suit you after year one, Jazan University has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does University of Jeddah teach sharia?

At UJ, a public university in Jeddah since 1434 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Law⁵, alongside Law and Quran Exegesis and Sciences. If sharia does not suit you after year one, UJ has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Jouf University teach sharia?

At Jouf University, a public university in Sakaka since 1426 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Law⁶, alongside Law and Islamic Studies. If sharia does not suit you after year one, Jouf University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Faisal University teach sharia?

At KFU, a public university in Al-Ahsa since 1394 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies⁷, alongside Usul al-Din and Sharia and Islamic Studies. A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²⁰. If sharia does not suit you after year one, KFU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Khalid University teach sharia?

At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Usul al-Din⁸, alongside Usul al-Din. A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²¹. If sharia does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Saud University teach sharia?

At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Education⁹, alongside Quranic Studies and Psychologist. A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²². If sharia does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Najran University teach sharia?

At Najran University, a public university in Najran since 1427 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Usul al-Din¹⁰, alongside Usul al-Din. If sharia does not suit you after year one, Najran University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach sharia?

At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Islamic Studies" inside the College of Humanities and Social Sciences¹¹, alongside Arabic Language and History. A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²³. If sharia does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Qassim University teach sharia?

At QU, a public university in Buraidah since 1423 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia¹², alongside Law (Al-Anthima) and Islamic Studies. If sharia does not suit you after year one, QU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Shaqra University teach sharia?

At Shaqra University, a public university in Shaqra since 1430 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Islamic Studies (Shaqra)", "Sharia" and "Islamic Studies (Dawadmi)" inside the College of Sharia and Law in Shaqra¹³, alongside Law (Shaqra) and Sharia. If sharia does not suit you after year one, Shaqra University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does University of Tabuk teach sharia?

At UT, a public university in Tabuk since 1427 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia", "Islamic Studies (Tayma)" and "Islamic Studies (Umluj)" inside the College of Sharia and Law¹⁴, alongside Law (Legal Systems). A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 840²⁴. If sharia does not suit you after year one, UT has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Taif University teach sharia?

At Taif University, a public university in Taif since 1400 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Regulations¹⁵, alongside Regulations (Law) and Quranic Readings. If sharia does not suit you after year one, Taif University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does University of Hafr Al Batin teach sharia?

At UHB, a public university in Hafar Al-Batin since 1435 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Islamic Studies" and "Islamic Studies (Khafji)" inside the College of Arts¹⁶, alongside Arabic Language and Social Work. If sharia does not suit you after year one, UHB has 8 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does University of Hail teach sharia?

At UOH, a public university in Hail since 2005¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Law¹⁷. If sharia does not suit you after year one, UOH has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Umm Al-Qura University teach sharia?

At UQU, a public university in Makkah since 1369 AH¹⁹, sharia runs as "Sharia" and "Islamic Studies" inside the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies¹⁸. A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²⁵. If sharia does not suit you after year one, UQU has 25 other colleges to transfer into internally.

What mistakes should you avoid before applying for sharia?

Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Sharia" and "Islamic Studies", so read the study plan before you compare.
Public sharia seats at University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KFU, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, QU, Shaqra University, UT, Taif University, UHB, UOH and UQU go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
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Questions

What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for sharia?

There is no official ranking per major, so weigh University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KFU, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, QU, Shaqra University, UT, Taif University, UHB, UOH and UQU on the study plan, the fees and the city.

Where can I study sharia in Saudi Arabia?

University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KFU, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, QU, Shaqra University, UT, Taif University, UHB, UOH and UQU, each going by its own official page.

Where can I study sharia in Bisha?

University of Bisha.

Where can I study sharia in Riyadh?

Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, King Saud University and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.

Is the sharia programme called the same everywhere?

No: "Sharia" and "Islamic Studies" are examples from the official pages.

Sources

University of Bisha: colleges of the university: ub.edu.sa/ar/colleges
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University admission guide: bachelor majors open to admission: imamu.edu.sa/ar/university-acceptance?tab=0&step=5
Islamic University of Madinah: bachelor programmes: iu.edu.sa/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3-0
Jazan University: admission guide with programmes and admission conditions for bachelor and diploma: jazanu.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2026-07/%D8%AF%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%84%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%88%D9%84%20%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%201448.pdf
University of Jeddah: bachelor programmes and admission: uj.edu.sa/ar/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3
Jouf University: undergraduate admission guide: ju.edu.sa/ar/admission-guide-1448-ah
King Faisal University: bachelor's programmes for regular students (language, mode, college): kfu.edu.sa/ar/Pages/PSMain.aspx?dg=%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3&pt=%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC%20%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85
King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: regular bachelor's programmes by college: dar.kku.edu.sa/ar/acadimic-program/category/acp_one
King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission
Najran University: colleges and majors guide (Deanship of Admission and Registration): portal.nu.edu.sa/ar/web/admission-registration/college-and-majors-guide-1447
Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf
Qassim University: undergraduate admission rules and majors open for admission: qu.edu.sa/undergraduate-admission
Shaqra University: admission guide for bachelor and diploma programmes: su.edu.sa/ar/page/Admission
University of Tabuk: academic programmes: ut.edu.sa/study-university/programs
Taif University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission guide for paid academic programmes for non-Saudi residents: tu.edu.sa/Attachments/8d0213d4-0d46-4bea-a862-046dac4b188f_.pdf
University of Hafr Al Batin: Deanship of Admission and Registration: uhb.edu.sa/ar/supporting-deanships/deanship-of-admission-and-registration
University of Hail: frequently asked questions on admission and study: uoh.edu.sa/Ar/Pages/FAQs.aspx
Umm Al-Qura University, degree catalogue: bachelor programmes, College of Medicine: uqu.edu.sa/App/Degrees?degree=2&perPage=100&faculty=10
Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
King Faisal University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends and how they are paid: kfu.edu.sa/ar/Deans/AdmissionRecordsDeanship/Documents/AwardsInfo/Award.html
King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student guide (stipend amounts and rules, pages 9 and 10): kku.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2024-09/Academia.pdf
King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend
Princess Nourah University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends (amounts by college, conditions, deposit date, excellence reward, IBAN): pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/registration/Pages/Rewards.aspx
University of Tabuk, Deanship of Student Affairs: Rewards and Allowances Administration (stipend amounts, excellence award, disability allowance): ut.edu.sa/en/node/26167
Umm Al-Qura University, Deanship of Student Affairs: stipends department FAQ (conditions, deposit date, excellence, graduate and disability stipends): uqu.edu.sa/studaff/App/FAQ/124300

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