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 Ijāza Certification - Reading
Tajwīd Ijāza Certification - Memorizing
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
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 Teaching Islam
Graduate Certificate in Islamic Belief and Practice
Ribaat Riverstead Life Long Learning
Quran reading and recitation
Arabic language, at your pace
Personal development & life enrichment
Creative, seasonal, and joyful offerings
Master of Theological Studies
Doctor of Theology
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
