application and requirement - Information on Umm al-Qura University in Makkah

application and requirement - Information on Umm al-Qura University in Makkah

Jul 3, '10 7:10 PM by Nasrin for everyone

Studying in Saudi Arabia - Information on Umm al-Qura University in Makkah

 

Umm al-Qura has expanded greatly from its inception in 1947. Its original charter only included the College of Shari'a. It now has grown to over twelve colleges including colleges for Dawah, Usool ad-Deen, Education, Engineering, and Medicine. It also has an institute that's focus is to teach Arabic to non-Arabic speakers. It has over 30,000 students currently enrolled at its two campus in Makkah al-Mukarammah and Ta'if.

At the Uthman ibn 'Affaan seminar in 2007, the attendees were able to meet the chancelor of the university and personally hand him their applications. He accepted applications from those over 25 years old so this is an opportunity not to be missed.

For more information, vist the university's website http://www.uqu.edu.sa/english/. 

Institute of Arabic Language for Non-Native Speakers 

The Center of Arabic Language For Non-Native Speakers was established in the year 1976 at the College of Shari'a and Islamic Studies. In the year 1980, the center became an institute for teaching Arabic for non-native speakers, with the mission to help spread the Arabic language and Islam, and to train teachers to teach Arabic to non-native speakers.

The institute consists of two main departments:

1. The Department of Teaching Arabic Language.
2. The Department of Language and Education.

Degree Requirements:

1. Department of Teaching Arabic Language: The student must complete (120) credit hours. The program is made of four levels (two years).
2. Department of Language and Education: The student must complete (160) credit hours. The program is made of four levels (two years).

Required Documents

Those interested in applying to the university should compile the following documents:

1. Photo copy of high school diploma & transcript with at least a B average.
2. High school diploma must not be more than 5 years old.
3. Letters of recommendation from known Islamic organizations or personalities.
4. Four recent photos & copy of passport.
5. Birth & health certificates.
6. Age should not exceed 25 years.
7. Applicant should obtain permission from his/her government to study in Saudi Arabia.
8. Female students should have a mahram in Makkah.
9. All documents must be translated into Arabic or English and be attested by the Saudi Embassy.

Application

A copy of the application can be downloaded HERE.

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