Umm Al Qura University Ranking and Reviews

Umm Al Qura University Country Rank: 11 – Umm Al Qura University World Rank: 1839

Umm Al Qura University located in Makkah and founded in 1981. Saudi Arabia has a population over 37,473,929 Million. Umm Al Qura University is a public university. The university offering short courses, online courses and degree programs. Umm Al Qura University Acceptance rate is 30%. Type of degree programs is a Bachelor’s (B.Sc) Degree, Master’s degree (M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (Phd.). he Universities official languages is Arabic and English. The University is a accredited by the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia. Please find below other informations about university.

Umm Al Qura University Programs and Courses

Online Courses, Doctoral Programs, Diploma Programs, Faculties, Graduate Programs, Courses Offered, Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Certificate programs.

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Umm Al Qura University Tuition Fees

Umm Al Qura University tuition fees range is 16,000 – 18,000 SAR. Check table below.

Program or Course	Tuition Fee (SAR)
College of Medicine	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Applied Medical Sciences	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Dentistry	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Public Health and Health Informatics	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Pharmacy	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Nursing	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Sciences	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Engineering and Architecture	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Computers	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Shari’ah and Islamic Studies	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Da’wa and Islamic Theology	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Administration and Economy	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Judicial Studies and Regulations	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Arabic Language	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Education	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Social Sciences	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
Arabic Language for Non-native Speakers	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
Makkah Community College	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
College of Designs and Arts	16,000 – 18,000 SAR
English Language Center	16,000 – 18,000 SAR

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Umm Al Qura University Enrollment

A. Start Your Journey! (Step 1)

• Find Programs of interest,
• Get Advice for program or visit university website,
• Visit University or Make online Appointment.

B. Application to University (Step 2)

• Complete Online Application thorough website,
• Complete Application fee is there any application fee,
• Submit your educational documents to Online Application Form
• If English is not your first language, or if your previous education has been conducted in another language, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English.

C. Track Your Application (Step 3)

• Track the status of your application through Online Application Form.
• Complete Admission Requirements – Depending on your program, you may have to complete testing, submit a portfolio or come to campus for an assessment.
• Get your Acceptance Letter (Conditional or Unconditional)
• Pay your Tuition Fee

Umm Al Qura University Admission Requirements

Admission to the BA Program:

1. The admissions system at Umm Al-Qura University is made once before the beginning of the academic year directly after the secondary school results are published, according to the period specified and announced on the website.
2. Apply via the Unified Admission Portal at Umm Al-Qura University website.
3. Preference is given to applicants who meet the stated conditions and standards and according to the capacity of the colleges of the university.
4. Passing personal interviews and admission tests for the departments that require this.
5. Confirmation of admission by students after the announcement of admission results.
6. The university number will be issued after the admission has been confirmed.

Admission Requirements to the BA Program:

1. The applicant should be a Saudi citizen or born to a Saudi mother (non-Saudis may apply for scholarship programs).
2. The applicant must be holding secondary school certificate (or an equivalent) from the Saudi Kingdom or abroad.
3. The secondary school certificate or its equivalent must be a recent one (not exceeding 5 years). For the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences, the secondary school certificate should not be more than 2 years old.
4. The student must pass the required admission tests (General Aptitude Test [GAT] and the Summative Assessment), organized by the National Center for Assessment, if required by the desired department.
5. The student must pass any other exam or interview required by the college (recitations, judicial studies, physical education, art education, Shari`ah, etc.)
6. The applicant must have not been dismissed from the UQU University or any other university for disciplinary reasons.

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Umm Al Qura University Scholarship Requirements

• Opening a file the step after which relation starts between the affiliates and the Scholarship Department.  This step is aimed at  providing the scholarship department with all information of the nominee including his specialization besides enabling him to obtain the necessary financial guarantees  to contact the foreign universities.  
• The nominee starts obtaining an admission from a foreign university.  At this step the nominee is provided with the financial guarantee by the Department to start contacting the foreign universities.
• After receiving the admission, the nominee submit it together with the English language study approval to his relevant department to obtain a decision of approval or disapproval through the department council.
• The Head of the Department forwards the admission approval obtained by the nominee together with the English language study approval to the Dean of the College to take decision in this regard through the college’s council.   
• The minutes of the college council are forwarded to the President of the University for approval.  
• After obtaining the approval of the University President,  the letter is referred to the University Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research to submit this letter before the standing committee for scholarship and training in the university accompanied by a presentation memo and the support documents before the committee, to review them click here.   
• The department reviews the letter during the meeting of the scholarship and training committee after making sure that all the requirements are met.
• After the meeting of the committee the minutes of the meeting are prepared and then forwarded to the university president to obtain the necessary approval.
• After obtaining the university president approval the letter is forwarded to the secretary general of the university council to be reviewed before the university council.
• Upon the approval of the university council, the president of the university approves  the nominee’s  scholarship.
• According to the decision of His Excellency University President, the scholarship student is entitled to request the department to issue the executive decision via the e-services displayed on the website of the Scholarships Department.
• After the issuance of the executive decision, a copy of it is sent to the relevant authorities inside and outside the university including the cultural attaché at the country of the scholarship. Then the student on scholarship can get a copy executive decision after obtaining the entry visa and submitting the necessary pledges.   

Housing and Dormitory

The average monthly housing and dormitory fees for students in the Saudi Arabia can vary based on factors such as location, accommodation type, and amenities provided. On average, students can expect to budget between SAR 1,891.77 and SAR 3,235.87 per month for housing or dormitory expenses.

Cost of Living in Saudi Arabia

Housing: SAR 1,891.77 to SAR 3,235.87 – includes the cost of rent, utilities, and other associated expenses. The cost of housing will vary depending on the size and location of your home, as well as the amenities offered. This informations was gathered in October 2023.

Food: SAR 686.78 to SAR 885.04 – includes the cost of groceries, meals out, and other food-related expenses. The cost of food will vary depending on your dietary needs and how often you eat out.

Transportation, Entertainment and Utilities: SAR 4.00 to PHP 100.00 – includes the cost of public transportation, gas, and parking. The cost of transportation will vary depending on how much you travel and how you get around. This informations was gathered in October 2023

Communication: SAR 150.00 to SAR 375.00 – This includes the cost of cell phone service, internet, and other communication expenses. The cost of communication will vary depending on your usage and the plan you choose. This informations was gathered in October 2023

Umm Al Qura University Address

Address: Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia

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