# Sharia universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees 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. - 18 universities across 16 cities: Bisha, Riyadh, Madinah, Jazan, Jeddah, Sakaka, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Najran, Buraidah, Shaqra, Tabuk, Taif, Hafar Al-Batin, Hail and Makkah. - Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title. ## Which universities offer sharia in Saudi Arabia? | University | City | Type | Programme name | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | University of Bisha | Bisha | public | Sharia | | Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University | Riyadh | public | Sharia | | Islamic University of Madinah | Madinah | public | Sharia | | Jazan University | Jazan | public | Sharia | | University of Jeddah | Jeddah | public | Sharia | | Jouf University | Sakaka | public | Sharia | | King Faisal University | Al-Ahsa | public | Sharia | | King Khalid University | Abha | public | Sharia | | King Saud University | Riyadh | public | Sharia | | Najran University | Najran | public | Sharia | | Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Islamic Studies | | Qassim University | Buraidah | public | Sharia | | Shaqra University | Shaqra | public | Islamic Studies (Shaqra), Sharia, Islamic Studies (Dawadmi) | | University of Tabuk | Tabuk | public | Sharia, Islamic Studies (Tayma), Islamic Studies (Umluj) | | Taif University | Taif | public | Sharia | | University of Hafr Al Batin | Hafar Al-Batin | public | Islamic Studies, Islamic Studies (Khafji) | | University of Hail | Hail | public | Sharia | | Umm Al-Qura University | Makkah | public | Sharia, Islamic Studies | 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Education and Human Development. 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia. 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia. 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Law, 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Law, 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Law, 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, alongside Usul al-Din and Sharia and Islamic Studies. A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Usul al-Din, alongside Usul al-Din. A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Education, alongside Quranic Studies and Psychologist. A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Usul al-Din, 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 AH, sharia runs as "Islamic Studies" inside the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, alongside Arabic Language and History. A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia, 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 AH, sharia runs as "Islamic Studies (Shaqra)", "Sharia" and "Islamic Studies (Dawadmi)" inside the College of Sharia and Law in Shaqra, 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia", "Islamic Studies (Tayma)" and "Islamic Studies (Umluj)" inside the College of Sharia and Law, alongside Law (Legal Systems). A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 840. 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Regulations, 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 AH, sharia runs as "Islamic Studies" and "Islamic Studies (Khafji)" inside the College of Arts, 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 2005, sharia runs as "Sharia" inside the College of Sharia and Law. 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 AH, sharia runs as "Sharia" and "Islamic Studies" inside the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies. A sharia student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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. - If sharia is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now. **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: 1. University of Bisha: colleges of the university: https://www.ub.edu.sa/ar/colleges 2. Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University admission guide: bachelor majors open to admission: https://imamu.edu.sa/ar/university-acceptance?tab=0&step=5 3. Islamic University of Madinah: bachelor programmes: https://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 4. Jazan University: admission guide with programmes and admission conditions for bachelor and diploma: https://www.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 5. University of Jeddah: bachelor programmes and admission: https://www.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 6. Jouf University: undergraduate admission guide: https://www.ju.edu.sa/ar/admission-guide-1448-ah 7. King Faisal University: bachelor's programmes for regular students (language, mode, college): https://www.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 8. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: regular bachelor's programmes by college: https://dar.kku.edu.sa/ar/acadimic-program/category/acp_one 9. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission 10. Najran University: colleges and majors guide (Deanship of Admission and Registration): https://portal.nu.edu.sa/ar/web/admission-registration/college-and-majors-guide-1447 11. Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf 12. Qassim University: undergraduate admission rules and majors open for admission: https://www.qu.edu.sa/undergraduate-admission/ 13. Shaqra University: admission guide for bachelor and diploma programmes: https://www.su.edu.sa/ar/page/Admission 14. University of Tabuk: academic programmes: https://www.ut.edu.sa/study-university/programs 15. Taif University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission guide for paid academic programmes for non-Saudi residents: https://www.tu.edu.sa/Attachments/8d0213d4-0d46-4bea-a862-046dac4b188f_.pdf 16. University of Hafr Al Batin: Deanship of Admission and Registration: https://www.uhb.edu.sa/ar/supporting-deanships/deanship-of-admission-and-registration 17. University of Hail: frequently asked questions on admission and study: https://www.uoh.edu.sa/Ar/Pages/FAQs.aspx 18. Umm Al-Qura University, degree catalogue: bachelor programmes, College of Medicine: https://uqu.edu.sa/App/Degrees?degree=2&perPage=100&faculty=10 19. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx 20. King Faisal University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends and how they are paid: https://www.kfu.edu.sa/ar/Deans/AdmissionRecordsDeanship/Documents/AwardsInfo/Award.html 21. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student guide (stipend amounts and rules, pages 9 and 10): https://www.kku.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2024-09/Academia.pdf 22. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend 23. Princess Nourah University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends (amounts by college, conditions, deposit date, excellence reward, IBAN): https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/registration/Pages/Rewards.aspx 24. University of Tabuk, Deanship of Student Affairs: Rewards and Allowances Administration (stipend amounts, excellence award, disability allowance): https://www.ut.edu.sa/en/node/26167 25. Umm Al-Qura University, Deanship of Student Affairs: stipends department FAQ (conditions, deposit date, excellence, graduate and disability stipends): https://uqu.edu.sa/studaff/App/FAQ/124300