Umm Al-Qura University: Admissions, Rankings

Umm Al-Qura University derives its name from the phrase “Umm Al-Qura,” meaning “mother of all settlements,” which refers to ‘Mecca. A combination of the university’s location and the value placed on it by the people and government of Saudi Arabia makes it an outstanding and prominent institution of higher learning.

It began operations as a humble Islamic Law College but has since grown into the influential university it is today. As a result, the university has expanded to cover numerous areas of expertise and possesses a curriculum that combines ancient traditions with contemporary ideas.

Umm Al-Qura University Overview

Umm Al-Qura University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1010	12 %
Asia Rankings	# 168	5 %
Saudi Arabia Rankings	# 6	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1085	13 %
Asia Rankings	# 203	6 %
Saudi Arabia Rankings	# 7	—

Admissions At Umm Al-Qura University

If you wish to study at Umm Al-Qura University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Umm Al-Qura University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Umm Al-Qura University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Umm Al-Qura University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Umm Al-Qura University

There are several Umm Al-Qura University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Umm Al-Qura University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.