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, 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

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

Ijaza Programs

Ribaat Tajwid 5 Ajza’ Certification
Ribaat Tajwid Ijaza Certification - Memorizing
Ribaat Tajwid Ijaza Certification - Reading
Ijazah in the Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi
and more….

Associate of Arts Degrees

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

Bachelor of Arts Degrees

Writing and Publishing
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 (HIFS)

Certificates

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

Master of Theological Studies

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

Doctor of Theology

Doctor of Theology (ThD) in Islamic Belief and Practice

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, accessible to all, and designed for impact.
donate!

For any questions, email please admissions@rabata.org