Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University facts for kids
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جامعة الإمام محمد بن سعود الإسلامية
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| Type | Public |
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| Established | 1974 |
| Founder | Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Ash-Sheikh |
| Rector | Ahmed bin Salem bin Mohammed Al-Ameri |
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Academic staff
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4000+ |
| Students | 60,000+ |
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24°48′54″N 46°42′41″E / 24.814869092990563°N 46.71139425517835°E |
| Campus | Urban |
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Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) is a big public university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. People often call it Al-Imam University. It started in 1950 as a school for Islamic studies.
A leader named Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh founded it. In 1953, it became the College of Sharia. Then, in 1974, it grew into a full university. It even has branches in other countries like Indonesia and Djibouti.
The main university building was started in 1982. It officially opened in 1990. Today, the university has many different schools and institutes. More than 60,000 students study there. About 4,000 teachers work at the university.
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University History
In 1950, King Abdulaziz asked Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh to create an Islamic school. This school later became the university. Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University was officially founded in 1974.
The university is named after Muhammad bin Saud Al Muqrin. He was a leader from a long time ago. He founded the first Saudi state.
What Students Can Study
The university has many different colleges. These colleges offer a wide range of subjects. Students can choose what they want to learn.
Engineering and Sciences
- College of Engineering: Here, you can study how to build things. This includes civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and architecture engineering.
- College of Computer and Information Sciences: Learn about computers and how they work. This includes computer science, information systems, and information technology.
- College of Sciences: Explore subjects like math, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Health and Medicine
- College of Medicine: This college teaches about health and the human body. It covers many areas like pediatrics (kids' health), surgery, and public health.
Business and Social Studies
- College of Economics and Administrative Sciences: Learn about money, business, and how to manage things. Subjects include economics, accounting, and finance.
- College of Social Sciences: Study people and societies. This includes psychology, sociology, history, and geography.
Language and Communication
- College of Arabic Language: Focus on the Arabic language. You can study literature, grammar, and how to write well.
- College of Media and Communication: Learn about news, TV, radio, and advertising. This college also teaches about public relations and multimedia.
- College of Languages and Translation: Here, you can study different languages. For example, there is a department for English language and literature.
Islamic and Legal Studies
- College of Sharia: This college focuses on Islamic law and studies. It covers topics like Islamic culture and different laws.
- College of the Fundamentals of Religion: Learn about the Holy Quran and the teachings of the Prophet.
- College of Shari’ah and Islamic Studies, Al-Ahsa Province: This is another college for Islamic and legal studies. It also offers subjects like English and computer science.
Other Important Colleges
- College of Continuing Education and Community Services: This college offers programs for ongoing learning.
- College of Education: Learn how to become a teacher. This includes studying teaching methods and special education.
Special Institutes
The university also has special institutes. These places offer advanced studies in certain areas.
- The Higher Institute of Judicial: This institute focuses on legal studies.
- The Higher Institute of Dawah and Ihtisaab: This institute teaches about spreading the message of Islam.
- The Arabic Teaching Institute: This institute helps people learn the Arabic language.
Student Support and Living
The university helps its students in many ways. Students in science and health fields get money each month. Humanities students also receive monthly support.
Students get a big discount on foreign books. The university also provides places to live. These are fully furnished rooms in hostels. Students can also get free food at the university restaurant. They receive free medical care. The university even pays for return tickets to their home country.
The main library is called the Prince Sultan Library For Science and Knowledge. It started in 1952. This library is also a partner with the World Digital Library.
What is Taught
The university has fourteen main colleges. These colleges teach many different subjects. They focus on Islamic law, the Arabic language, and social sciences. Other topics include media studies, computer science, and economics. They also teach formal sciences, medicine, and engineering.
The university has a special place called the Institute of Translation and Arabization. This institute translates texts. It translates Arabic texts into other languages. It also translates texts from other languages into Arabic.
Fun Activities and Sports
The university has its own newspaper. It is called Mir'at al-Jami`ah. This means University Mirror in English.
Students can also join sports teams. The university has a football (soccer) team. It also has a volleyball team. There is a stadium for sports events.
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many notable people have studied at this university. Some of them include:
- Abd Al-Aziz Fawzan Al-Fawzan
- Saleh Al-Fawzan
- Saud Al-Shuraim
- Abdullah Mohammed Al-Hugail
- Mohammad Al-Hasan bin Al-Dido Al-Shanqeeti
- Ahmed Bin Taleb Bin Hameed
- Sumaya Alnasser
- Yasser Al-Dosari
- Muhammad Khayr Ramdan Yusef
- Saleh al-Mansouf
See also
- List of Islamic educational institutions
- List of universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia
