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Key Academic Dates

  • Tue, Aug 25Semester 1 Registration
  • Wed, Sep 2Orientation
  • Mon, Sep 7Semester 1 Begins
  • Tue, Oct 20Semester 1 Midterm Exams
  • Tue, Dec 15Semester 1 Final Exams
  • Tue, Jan 5Semester 1 Ends

How the academic year is structured

The 2026/2027 academic year at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University runs from September through May. The year is divided into three terms (including a summer term). Each term begins with enrollment, followed by classes and end-of-term exams. Saudi universities follow the Hijri-aligned academic year, with the first semester beginning shortly after Hajj and a second semester continuing through the spring. See the full 2026/2027 schedule below for exact dates.

🎓 IMAMU — Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic UniversityAcademic Calendar 2026/2027

Academic Dates

الاختبارات النهائية للفصل الأول

Tuesday, Dec 15

Exam
تسجيل الفصل الدراسي الأول

Tuesday, Aug 25

Deadline
بداية الفصل الدراسي الأول

Monday, Sep 7

Milestone
اختبارات منتصف الفصل الأول

Tuesday, Oct 20

Exam
التهيئة والإرشاد

Wednesday, Sep 2

Milestone

August

September

October

December

When is enrollment at IMAMU?2

  • Tuesday, August 25, 2026Semester 1 Registration
  • Tuesday, January 26, 2027Semester 2 Registration

When do classes start at IMAMU?3

  • Wednesday, September 2, 2026Orientation
  • Monday, September 7, 2026Semester 1 Begins
  • Monday, February 8, 2027Semester 2 Begins

When are midterm exams at IMAMU?2

  • Tuesday, October 20, 2026Semester 1 Midterm Exams
  • Tuesday, March 23, 2027Semester 2 Midterm Exams

When are final exams at IMAMU?2

  • Tuesday, December 15, 2026Semester 1 Final Exams
  • Tuesday, May 18, 2027Semester 2 Final Exams

When is graduation at IMAMU?1

  • Sunday, June 20, 2027Graduation Ceremony

When are academic holidays at IMAMU?2

  • Tuesday, January 5, 2027Semester 1 Ends
  • Tuesday, January 12, 2027Mid-Year Break

IMAMU logoImam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMAMU) — Academic Calendar 2026/2027

Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh has 12 key academic dates for the 2026/2027 academic year. Browse the full schedule below.

Dates shown are approximate and may not reflect the official academic calendar. Please verify with the university before making plans. Check official calendar

When does the 2026/2027 academic year start at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University?
The 2026/2027 academic year at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University starts on Sep 2, 2026 (التهيئة والإرشاد).
When are final exams at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University?
Final exam periods at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University for the 2026/2027 academic year: Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026; Dec 15, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027; Mar 23, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027; May 18, 2027 – Jun 5, 2027.
When is graduation at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University?
Graduation at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is scheduled for Jun 20, 2027 – Jun 21, 2027.
How many key academic dates does Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University have in 2026/2027?
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University has 12 key academic dates for the 2026/2027 academic year, including semester starts, exams, and other academic activities.
When is enrollment at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University?
Enrollment deadlines at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University for the 2026/2027 academic year: Jan 26, 2027 – Feb 4, 2027; Aug 25, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026.
How is the academic year structured at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University?
The academic year at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is typically split into two semesters. Each semester begins with enrollment, followed by classes, midterm exams, final exams, and concludes with graduation. See the date list above for the specific 2026/2027 schedule.
Where can I find the official Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University academic calendar?
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University's official academic calendar is published by the Office of the University Registrar. Source: https://units.imamu.edu.sa/deanships/admission/Pages/calendar.aspx

Public Holidays Affecting the Academic Calendar

  • Mar 20, 2026End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
  • Feb 22, 2026Founding Day
  • Sep 23, 2026National Day
  • May 27, 2026Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

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