It was established by Royal Decree No. 11 dated 3/25/1381 AH, followed by Royal Decree No. 21 dated 4/16/1381 AH approving the system of the university’s Supreme Advisory Council. Studies began on Sunday, Jumada al-Akhirah 2, in the same year.
On 5/18/1386 AH, Royal Decree No. M/18 was issued approving the university system. Then another system for the university was issued; in accordance with Royal Decree No. M/70 dated 8/7/1395 AH.
Vision
A global Islamic beacon that promotes knowledge and positive impact in the service of communities, with a commitment to excellence and inclusiveness.
message
Excellence in the knowledge industry by providing an educational and research environment that stimulates innovation, enables entrepreneurship, and supports sustainable development and community partnership.
Values
Based on the message and objectives of the Islamic University, the governing values were determined as follows:
التأسيس: 6 سبتمبر 1961
المؤسِّس: سعود بن عبد العزيز آل سعود
عدد المنضمين المسجلين: 22,000 (2010)
الهاتف: +966 9200 22042
الرئيس: صالح بن علي العقلا
الرمز البريدي: 42351
الكليات: 9 كليات