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 |
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) is a big public university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. People often call it Al-Imam University (IMAMU). It started in 1950 as a special Islamic school.
A leader named Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh founded it. In 1953, it became the College of Sharia. Later, in 1974, it grew into a full university. This happened when it joined with other colleges. The university also has branches in Indonesia and Djibouti.
The main university building was started in 1982. It opened its doors in 1990. Today, the university has 14 colleges and many other institutes. It teaches over 60,000 students. More than 4,000 teachers work there.
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How the University Started
In 1950, King Abdulaziz asked Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Al ash-Sheikh to create an Islamic school. This school was in Riyadh. Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University officially began in 1974.
The university is named after Muhammad bin Saud Al Muqrin. He was a leader from Diriyah. He also founded the First Saudi State.
What Students Can Study
The university has many different colleges. Each college focuses on specific subjects. Here are some of the main areas students can study:
Engineering and Technology
This area is for students who like to build and design things.
- College of Engineering
- Civil Engineering (building roads and bridges)
- Mechanical Engineering (designing machines)
- Electrical Engineering (working with electricity)
- Chemical Engineering (studying chemicals and processes)
- Architectural Engineering (designing buildings)
- College of Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (how computers work)
- Information Systems (managing computer systems)
- Information Management (organizing data)
- Information Technology (using technology to solve problems)
- College of Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics (numbers and data)
- Physics (how the world works)
- Chemistry (what things are made of)
- Biology (the study of living things)
Health and Medicine
This college helps students learn about health and how to care for people.
- College of Medicine
- Pediatrics (children's health)
- Internal Medicine (adult health)
- Pharmacology (medicines)
- Anatomy (body structure)
- Family and Community Medicine (health for families)
- General Surgery (operations)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (women's health)
- Ophthalmology (eye care)
- Dermatology (skin care)
- Anesthesiology (pain relief during surgery)
- ENT (ear, nose, and throat)
- Public Health (community health)
- Clinical Neurosciences (brain and nerves)
- Pathology (diseases)
- Biochemistry (chemistry of living things)
- Forensic Medicine (medical law)
- Emergency Medicine (urgent care)
- Physiology (how the body works)
Business and Social Studies
These colleges teach about how society and businesses work.
- College of Economics and Administrative Sciences
- Economics (how money and resources work)
- Business Administration (managing companies)
- Accounting (keeping financial records)
- Finance and Investment (managing money)
- Banking (working in banks)
- Insurance and Risk Management (protecting against risks)
- College of Social Sciences
- Psychology (how people think and feel)
- Sociology and Social Service (how societies work)
- History and Civilization (past events)
- Geography (places and environments)
Language and Communication
These programs focus on languages and how we share information.
- College of Arabic Language
- Literature (stories and poems)
- Rhetoric, Criticism, and Islamic Literature (how language is used)
- Grammar and Linguistics (rules of language)
- College of Media and Communication
- Journalism and Electronic Publishing (news and online content)
- Radio, Television, and Film (making media)
- Public Relations (managing public image)
- Advertising and Marketing Communication (selling ideas)
- Graphics and Multimedia (visual design)
- Specialized Media (specific types of media)
- College of Languages and Translation
- English Language and Literature (studying English)
Islamic and Religious Studies
These colleges focus on Islamic law and teachings.
- College of Sharia
- Sharia and Islamic Studies (Islamic law)
- Principles of Fiqh (foundations of Islamic law)
- Fiqh (Islamic rules)
- Islamic Culture (Islamic traditions)
- Laws (legal studies)
- College of the Fundamentals of Religion
- Holy Quran and its Sciences (studying the Quran)
- Prophetic Sunnah and its Sciences (studying the Prophet's teachings)
- Creed and Contemporary Doctrines (Islamic beliefs)
Other Important Colleges
- College of Continuing Education and Community Services
- Administrative Sciences and Humanities
- Applied Sciences
- College of Shari’ah [Divine Legislations] and Islamic Studies, Al-Ahsa Province
- Divine Laws
- Fundamentals of Religion
- Arabic Language
- English Language
- Geography
- Administration
- Laws
- Computer Sciences and Information
- College of Education
- Foundations of Education
- Educational Planning and Management
- Curricula and Teaching Methods
- Special Education
Special Institutes
The university also has special institutes for advanced studies.
- The Higher Institute of Judicial
- Comparative Jurisprudence
- Sharia Policy
- The Higher Institute of Dawah and Ihtisaab
- Preaching of Islam
- Hisbah and Observation
- Contemporary Islamic Studies
- The Arabic Teaching Institute
- Arabic Language and Islamic Sciences
- Language Preparation
- Applied Linguistics
Student Support and Campus Life
The university helps its students in many ways. Students in science and health fields get about $264 each month. Students in humanities fields get about $224 each month. They also get a big discount on foreign books.
The university offers fully furnished places to live in its hostels. Students can also get food at the university restaurant. They receive free medical care. For international students, the university even provides full 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 Students Learn
The university has 14 colleges. These colleges focus on many subjects. Some of these are Islamic law (Shari'ah), inviting people to Islam (Da'wah), the Arabic language, and social sciences. They also teach about media, languages, computer science, and business. Other subjects include science, medicine, and engineering.
The university has a special place called the Institute of Translation and Arabization. This institute translates Arabic texts into other languages. It also translates texts from other languages into Arabic.
Fun Activities and Sports
The university has a newspaper called Mir'at al-Jami`ah. This means University Mirror in English.
For sports, Imam Mohammad bin Saud Islamic University has a football team. It also has a volleyball team. There is a stadium on campus for games.
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 Al-Dido
- Sumaya Alnasser
- Yasser Al-Dosari
- Ali Abdullah Jaber
- Khandaker Abdullah Jahangir
More to Explore
- List of Islamic educational institutions
- List of universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia
