Ribaat University General Admission opens January 5, 2026

Ribaat
University

Rabata is launching a university!

Where Muslim women learn, graduate, and transform society—while holding fast to their faith, values, and dreams.

Affordable, online academic degrees rooted in Islamic tradition

At an affordable cost—just $5,000 plus fees per year for full-time students—Ribaat University makes high-quality, spiritually grounded education attainable to women around the world. Here, your education is both a service to your soul and a step toward your goals. Whether you’re seeking to advance in the workplace, re-enter academia, or simply enrich your understanding, Ribaat University provides pathways that honor your deen and your dreams.

Be the First to Know

Ribaat University is opening its doors to a new generation of women rooted in faith and driven by purpose. If you’re considering joining our inaugural class in Fall 2026, complete the interest form below. We’ll keep you updated when admissions open in Fall 2025, and share exciting news along the way.

Who is this for?

Women who:

  • Need a BA to access better job opportunities
  • Seek a career change to achieve work-life balance
  • Desire a wholesome and spiritual environment in order to pursue higher education

A Well-Rounded Liberal Arts Education

Every student will:

  • Take general education courses
  • Complete an Islamic Studies minor
  • Learn Arabic as a foreign language

Rabata Seeks to...

Launch Ribaat University, an Islamic institution providing education with modern methodologies

Provide Muslim women with tools to become educators, scholars, and community leaders

Create online accessibility with in-person community engagement to bridge gaps

Your faith isn’t sidelined here—it’s centered.

Sacred and the secular were never meant to be torn apart. Prayer and professionalism, revelation and research, worship and work—they belong together. At Ribaat, we stitch them back together with care, beauty, and intention.

Ribaat University Programs

Associates of Art Degrees

Associate of Arts in Islamic Studies and Liberal Arts
Associate of Arts in Teaching Arabic
Associate of Arts in Teaching Islam

Ijaza Programs

Tajwīd 5 Ajza’ Certification
Tajwīd Ijāza Certification - Reading
Tajwīd Ijāza Certification - Memorizing

Bachelor of Arts Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Teaching and Traditions (ITT)
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Pedagogy and Innovative Learning (APIL)
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language, Literature, and Linguistics (ALLL)
Bachelor of Arts in Business Organizational Leadership and Development (BOLD)
Bachelor of Arts in History and Future Studies (HIFS)
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Writing, and Publishing

Certificates

Certificate in Arabic Language and Cultural Fluency
Certificate in Teaching Islam
Graduate Certificate in Islamic Belief and Practice

Ribaat Riverstead Life Long Learning

Courses in foundational Islamic knowledge
Quran reading and recitation
Arabic language, at your pace
Personal development & life enrichment
Creative, seasonal, and joyful offerings

Master of Theological Studies

Master of Theological Studies in Islamic Belief and Practice (MTS)

Doctor of Theology

Doctor of Theology in Islamic Belief and Practice (ThD)

Ribaat University Launch Timeline

Fall 2025

Open Admissions

Fall 2026

Inaugural Semester

Fall 2027

Accreditation Application

Summer 2030

Graduate the First Cohort of
Ribaat University Students

Support the Development of the Ribaat University​

Every contribution to Ribaat University is an investment in a woman’s education, leadership, and spiritual growth. Your gift helps open doors for students who are ready to learn, serve, and lead. Rooted in faith, attainable to all, and designed for impact.

For any questions, email please admissions@rabata.org