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 per year—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, a fully accredited institution providing Islamic 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
Ribaat Riverstead Life Long Learning
Quran reading and recitation
Arabic language, at your pace
Personal development & life enrichment
Creative, seasonal, and joyful offerings
Ijaza Programs
Ijaza in Quran Recitation
Ijaza in 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi
and more
Associate of Arts Degrees
Teaching Islam
Arabic and Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
Applied Pedagogy & Innovative Learning (APIL)
Arabic Language, Literature, & Linguistics (ALLL)
Business, Organizational Leadership, & Development (BOLD)
Applied Psychology
Islamic Teachings, Traditions, & Transformation (ITTT)
History and Futures Studies
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Arabic Language
Master of Theological Studies
Doctor of Theology
Ribaat University Launch Timeline
Fall 2025
Open Admissions
Fall 2026
Inaugural Semester
Summer 2030
Graduate the First Cohort of
Ribaat University Students
Fall 2030
Accreditation Application
