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Umm Al-Qura University

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world rank  1892

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Overview

Established in 1981, the Umm Al-Qura University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Makkah (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 43-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UQU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Umm Al-Qura University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Umm Al-Qura University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Umm Al-Qura University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Umm Al-Qura University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) جامعة أم القرى
Acronym UQU
Founded 1981
Motto Honored Education, Honored Place
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University Location

Address PO Box 715
Makkah
21421 Makkah
Saudi Arabia
Umm Al-Qura University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Umm Al-Qura University Phone Number +966 (2) 550 1000
Umm Al-Qura University Fax Number +966 (2) 558 2521

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Umm Al-Qura University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Umm Al-Qura University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Umm Al-Qura University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Umm Al-Qura University.

Umm Al-Qura University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Umm Al-Qura University's admission information.

Umm Al-Qura University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Umm Al-Qura University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Umm Al-Qura University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Umm Al-Qura University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Umm Al-Qura University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Umm Al-Qura University has more than 3300 international students.

Umm Al-Qura University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Umm Al-Qura University.

Umm Al-Qura University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Umm Al-Qura University has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Umm Al-Qura University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,500-3,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Umm Al-Qura University's Control Type Control Type

Umm Al-Qura University is a public higher education institution.


Umm Al-Qura University's Entity Type Entity Type

Umm Al-Qura University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Umm Al-Qura University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Umm Al-Qura University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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Umm Al-Qura University is Islamic Religious Affiliation

Umm Al-Qura University has a Islamic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Umm Al-Qura University's main facilities:


Umm Al-Qura University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Umm Al-Qura University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Umm Al-Qura University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Umm Al-Qura University's main services:


Umm Al-Qura University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Umm Al-Qura University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Umm Al-Qura University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Umm Al-Qura University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Umm Al-Qura University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Umm Al-Qura University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Umm Al-Qura University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Umm Al-Qura University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Umm Al-Qura University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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