University Overview
Founded in 1974, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Riyadh (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Riyadh. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMAMU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution officially affiliated with the Islamic religion. Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMAMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 51-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IMAMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very large-sized
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| Name | Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة الإمام محمد بن سعود الإسلامية |
| Acronym | IMAMU |
| Founded | 1974 |
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| Colours | Blue and gray |
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| Address | PO Box 5701, Othman Ibn Affan Street Riyadh 11432 Riyadh Saudi Arabia |
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(1) 258 0000 |
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(1) 259 0271 |
| Other locations | Riyadh |
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