Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University IMSIU

Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, represented by the faculty of Sharia, was established in the year 1373 AH, 1953 CE, it developed radically until it became a university in the year 1394 - 1974 AD.
Complementarity between commitment to Islamic values and academic excellence is what the university has done in order to contribute to building an information and knowledge society, the university seeks to meet the educational and development needs of the Saudi society by preparing qualified scientifically, culturally and intellectually qualified human cadres to serve the community, providing an educational and cultural environment that serves the needs of the academic institution and proceeding with programs to develop its human cadres.

The university also contributes to advancing human development by offering various study programs at various levels, whether at the level of scientific institutes (general education) or at the bachelor’s and postgraduate levels (higher education) .
Despite the excellence of the university in its legal and linguistic outputs since its inception, but it was not limited to that only, but also established colleges and institutes to provide specialized programs in the social sciences, linguistics, science, computer, administration, economics, engineering and medicine.

The university includes an integrated city for the education of female students, the university includes an integrated city for the education of female students, who was honored to bear the name of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

It also includes 14 colleges, 3 institutes for postgraduate studies, several support deanships, research and service centers, and scientific research chairs, in addition to a university branch in Al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The university also takes care of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, so there is an institute for teaching Arabic in Riyadh. In addition to 70 scientific institutes spread in the regions of the Kingdom, and two scientific institutes outside the Kingdom in Indonesia and Djibouti, in addition there is a number of institutes currently under construction, through which the university seeks to reach the universality which is one of its main goals.

• Vision

IMSIU is the global exemplar of teaching and research excellence based on a foundation of Islamic values.

• Mission

IMSIU’s Mission Statement
The mission of IMSIU is to nurture the intellect, creativity and moral values of men and women for leadership and service to society through high-quality learning and research. Guided by its Islamic traditions, IMSIU integrates academic excellence and Islamic commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and caring world.
IMSIU Core Values
1- Faith
2- Service
3- Integrity
4- Tolerance
5- Knowledge
6- Critical thinking and dialogue
7- Integration of Islamic values and ethics into education and research

• Objectives

IMSIU’s Broad Goals
1- To enhance instruction, education, and research and achieve excellence in Islamic and Arabic studies.
2- To develop faculty, staff and Students skills.
3- To improve university culture, collaboration, and communication.
4- To improve university management operational issues that have university-wide impacts.

IMSIU’s Strategic Objectives (2014-2020)
1- Develop an organizational structure that matches IMSIU’s size, scope and functions to support IMSIU’s growth and to perform the university’s key functions, and realizing its mission and objectives.
2- Support greater female leadership across the university.
3- Create a strong, cohesive community at IMSIU that centers around a culture of excellence.
4- Update academic structure; match academic programs to market and societal needs; apply the most effective learning/teaching methods and technology.
5- Develop strong research culture. Provide first-rate research facilities and infrastructure. Integrate Academics with research and increase collaboration among researchers.
6- Assure ample and stable funding to meet the university’s mission, align financial incentives with objectives, and align accountability structure with financial decisions at all levels.
7- IMSIU makes a leader in the effective application of information technology to education, research, and administration.
8- Provide an effective incentive system and support structure to faculty and staff to achieve excellence in teaching and research according to their tasks.
9- Help students succeed academically, develop comprehensive social and life skills, and transition to life after graduation.
10- Provide equal quality of education and services to the female section by allocating adequate resources and developing efficient administrative structure in the female campus.
11- Create a unique brand for IMSIU that is built on the university’s strengths and its contributions to Saudi Society and the world.
12- Engage Students and faculty in international knowledge exchanges, expand IMSIU’s impact on the world, and increase global understanding of Islam.
13- Increase the university’s flexibility to innovate, be responsive to a changing environment and student needs, while ensuring accountability.