Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour - Page 2

Faizah · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 07-04-2007

Here are the details for Umm al Quraa.

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In the Name of Allaah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful...

OVERVIEW UPDATED 1425-8-11

Located in the most virtuous of cities, Umm al-Qura University in Makkah offers a chance for non-Arabic speakers, male or female, to learn Arabic within a two-year intensive program. Upon completing the initial studies in the Arabic Language Institute with excellent grades (80% average or higher), the student earns the opportunity to take an entrance exam apply to study in one of the colleges of Umm Al-Qura University. If students do not qualify, the 'Arabic Institute provides a chance for them to broaden their studies in 'Arabic, specializing in teaching 'Arabic with a two-year and four-year program.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION UPDATED 1425-8-11

To be considered for admission at Umm al-Qura University, applicants should be 25 years old or younger with a high school diploma and generally good grades (80% or higher). Their application must include photographs, copies of passport, birth and health certificates, high school transcripts and a copy of the diploma, all verified by the Saudi Embassy of their country. Also - letters of recommendation from known Islamic organizations or personalities, a 75-word essay about their goals for studying Arabic, and female applicants must present proof of a male family member currently living in Makkah, if they are not applying along with their spouse or brother.

New Condition: All applicants to Umm al-Qura University's Arabic Program must first be approved by their own country's "Ministry of Education". Enquiries about this should be directed to the Saudi Embassy of the applicant's country. Applications are no longer being accepted at the university itself in Makkah. All applicants must apply through the Saudi Embassy in their country. Additionally, further conditions may apply as stipulated by the Saudi Embassy in the applicant's country. So for the most accurate and up-to-date information about what is required for one's application, applicants should contact the nearest Saudi Embassy in their country.

UPDATE: It seems most applicants from many countries are being exempted from this, at least for the submission of the application. Applications are being submitted once again at the university for all countries. [1427-01-02]

ESTIMATED COSTS AND LIVING EXPENSES

Tuition is free. The school provides the students with a monthly salary of SR 840 (about $225), a round-trip plane ticket yearly, discounted meals, and free housing (for single students only). A single student should bring at least $500 initially to cover expenses until the salary starts to come (it takes a few months usually). After that, the monthly salary is sufficient for single students living in the dormitory. Married students who have children should bring much more money initially and expect their living expenses to be $6,000 to $12,000 yearly, depending on their standard of living, number of children, etc.

TIPS FROM FORMER OR CURRENT STUDENTS

"The school reviews applications in the winter between semesters. Usually the selected students would begin their studies in the Spring semester of the following year. They usually can only accept two or three new American and British students each year, so don't depend greatly on being accepted. What I mean is - Submit your application and continue on with your life."

APPLICATION UPDATED 1425-8-11

We now have an application to Umm Al-Qura right here on bakkah.net! You may print it, fill it out, and get in touch with the Saudi Embassy of your country to make sure you have all the requirements needed.

CONTACT INFORMATION

You can try to e-mail, phone, or fax them, but be patient:

Phone / fax: (011 from U.S.) 966 2 556 2525

E-mail: arabic@uqu.edu.sa

Or you may contact a student currently enrolled at the university, using one of the following emails:

Regarding the Arabic Language Institute:

MEN: UQU-arabic@bakkah.net
WOMEN: UQU-arabic-women@bakkah.net

Regarding the Islamic colleges (BA level):

MEN: UQU@bakkah.net
WOMEN: UQU-women@bakkah.net

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Bakkah.net provides information about studying at Umm al-Qura and other universities, however Bakkah.net is not affiliated with any of the universities or their administrations.

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RELATED ARTICLES

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Important Advice for Potential Overseas Students: What You Must Know Before You Go

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amirah_87 · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 07-04-2007

Hmm.. You know I always had it pictured in my head that this Uni was kinda flash!

But subhanAllah it looks real simple..

Malaikah · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 07-04-2007

It is really pretty from the outside, the inside is soo old. They still have black boards!

Are those pics up to date?

amirah_87 · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 07-04-2007

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It is really pretty from the outside, the inside is soo old.

Na'am, that puzzled me too. lol

Faizah · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 07-04-2007

I'm not sure, I didn't take them!

amani · 06:00 PM

if i remember correctly.

-the womans uni and mans uni are two totally different locations in makkah

-they do offer things like medicine there but that is only for saudis. i think none saudis are only offered courses in islamic studies and the like.

-the uni is free and students are paid sr600 per month

-a mahram is defo needed with a woman in makkah.

more pics can be found on the uni website
the library:
http://www.uqu.edu.sa/english/inner.php?id=35

and etc........

oh and iqram sheikh shuraim is the dean of the faculty of shariah and islamic studies

**Al Habeshi** · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 07-09-2007

Wierd how some parts look tip top, look like different countries let alone same city.

Looks like a cool place though.

Umm Abdullaah · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 07-28-2007

Wow. mashaAllah.

Jazaakillahu khayran 4 sharin sis Muwahidah

Salaam · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 07-28-2007

how was this a virtual tour????

Faizah · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 07-28-2007

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Originally Posted by Salaam

how was this a virtual tour????

Virtual Tour: Any method used to provide internet users with a graphical presentation of a property or properties.

www.fxrealty.net/Glossary.cfm

I couldn't use sound narration, so simple text will have to do I'm afraid.

edil · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 11-08-2007

Masha'allah I really like this university and I want to attend there so is their anyone I can comminicate with. I send them email and it takes forever for the people to respond.

Thought · 01:49 PM

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DjazakAllaah for the nice pics, it makes me wonder if could do it. it would certainly be good for me. is it expensive?

amani · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 11-09-2007

^^ if you get in its free

Ramlah · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 11-10-2007

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Originally Posted by Iqram

Insha'Allah in the near future. It's another plan lol...It also depends if they do medical courses there. I was also thinking of Madeenah Uni since my Quran teacher was a student in the past.

make du'a that Allah guides me to whatever is best for me insha'Allah.

if you want to take a medical cource over there, wouldn't you haev to be really good in arabic.

do they teach in other than arabic.

**Abdul Baari** · **Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour -** 11-10-2007

I think i read that for non-saudi students there first year is an arabic course and then they do the course that they have chosen

Allahu A'lam

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amirah_87 Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 7,309 Reputation: 18127 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 16°53'39.06"N 43°48'5.35"E Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour - 07-04-2007 Hmm.. You know I always had it pictured in my head that this Uni was kinda flash! But subhanAllah it looks real simple..

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Malaikah Extremophile Status: Offline Posts: 6,584 Reputation: 23822 Rep Power: 55 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swimming with thermus aquaticus in Yellowstone National Park Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour - 07-04-2007 It is really pretty from the outside, the inside is soo old. They still have black boards! Are those pics up to date? __________________

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amani . Status: Offline Posts: 6,980 Reputation: 24984 Rep Power: 59 Join Date: Mar 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour - 07-09-2007 if i remember correctly. -the womans uni and mans uni are two totally different locations in makkah -they do offer things like medicine there but that is only for saudis. i think none saudis are only offered courses in islamic studies and the like. -the uni is free and students are paid sr600 per month -a mahram is defo needed with a woman in makkah. more pics can be found on the uni website the library: http://www.uqu.edu.sa/english/inner.php?id=35 and etc........ oh and iqram sheikh shuraim is the dean of the faculty of shariah and islamic studies Last edited by LI-Staff; 07-09-2007 at 06:00 PM.

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Al Habeshi Eesa Abdullah Status: Offline Posts: 5,781 Reputation: 22093 Rep Power: 49 Join Date: Jan 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour - 07-09-2007 Wierd how some parts look tip top, look like different countries let alone same city. Looks like a cool place though. __________________ إتبعوا ولا تبتدعوا، فقدكفيتم، وكل بدعة ضلالة Follow (the Sunnah) and do not innovate (into it), for verily you have been sufficed. And every innovation is a misguidance. Confused about which religion is true? How can I know? Come and check out some proposed fundamental principles (#1 , #2) to aid you in making a decision.

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Umm Abdullaah Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 77 Reputation: 290 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Jun 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour - 07-28-2007 Wow. mashaAllah. Jazaakillahu khayran 4 sharin sis Muwahidah

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edil LI Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 280 Reputation: 112 Rep Power: 20 Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour - 11-08-2007 Masha'allah I really like this university and I want to attend there so is their anyone I can comminicate with. I send them email and it takes forever for the people to respond.

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Thought Limited Member Status: Offline Posts: 47 Reputation: 53 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour - 11-08-2007 --- DjazakAllaah for the nice pics, it makes me wonder if could do it. it would certainly be good for me. is it expensive? Last edited by Faizah; 11-27-2007 at 01:49 PM. Reason: Quote too long

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amani . Status: Offline Posts: 6,980 Reputation: 24984 Rep Power: 59 Join Date: Mar 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour - 11-09-2007 ^^ if you get in its free

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Abdul Baari LI Lil' Mod Status: Online Posts: 4,678 Reputation: 30422 Rep Power: 55 Join Date: Aug 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Umm Al-Quraa University - Virtual Tour - 11-10-2007 I think i read that for non-saudi students there first year is an arabic course and then they do the course that they have chosen Allahu A'lam __________________ اللهم فقهني فدين وجعليني حبيبن الن ناس *...O Allah! Make me well versed in the Deen, and make me loved by the people...*