Umm al Qura University
Saudi Arabia

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Umm al Qura University History

Umm al Qura University also known as UQU is an Islamic public university located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The university was established in 1949 as College of Sharia which eventually merged with various other colleges to form Umm al Qura University in 1981 by a royal decree. The university enrolls over 100,000 students and employs 10,000 plus staff.

Umm al Qura University Programs, Courses, and Schools

Umm al Qura University is home to 12 colleges each offering a wide range of programs. The colleges include College of Da’wa and Usul-ud-Din, College of Arabic Language, College of Business (CoB), College of Education, College of Applied Sciences, College of Social Sciences, College of Engineering and Islamic Architecture, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medicine, College of Computer and Information Systems, College of Pharmacy, and College of Applied Medical Science.

Umm al Qura University offers subjects like Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Nursing, Health Management, Dentistry and Mouth Health, Mechanical Engineering, Islamic Architecture, Computer and Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Islamic Media, Curricula and Teaching Methods, Psychology, and Art Education to name a few.

Umm al Qura University Campuses

Umm al Qura University has its campuses in Mecca, Al-Leith, and Adham. The campuses house various faculties and provide services like classrooms, study spaces, computers, libraries, lecture theatres, and open spaces to relax and unwind.

Umm al Qura University is located in one of the holiest cities in the world which offers students ample of spaces to pray and connect with the almighty as well as learn about Islamic value system, cultures, and beliefs. The university is also home to various research centers focusing on Islamic Education, Sciences, Medicine, and Pharmaceutical Science.

Umm al Qura University Achievements

Umm al Qura University’s College of Business degrees are accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the college is a member of both AACSB and EFMD Global. The university has its Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy programs endorsed by prestigious accrediting bodies in North America and Europe.

Umm al Qura University has all its programs recognized and endorsed by the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) of Saudi Arabia. The university is also ranked amongst top 600 universities in the world by QS World University Rankings.

Umm al Qura University USP

Umm al Qura University is one of the few universities in the Gulf region to establish student exchange programs with education institutes of high repute. Some of the partner universities include Tufts University and Purdue University in the USA, and King’s College London in the United Kingdom.

Umm al Qura University has a high acceptance rate and offers scholarships ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 to outstanding students helping them cover their tuition fee and living costs in Mecca.

Umm al Qura University Notable Alumni

Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais (Imam and the President of the Decision-Making Council at the Masjid-al-Haraam), Maher Al Muaiqly (Imam at Masjid-al-Haraam), Mutlaq Hamid Al-Otaibi (Poet and Writer), and Said Aqil Siradj (Leader of Nahdlatul Ulama, world's largest Islamic organization).