About Ribāṭ University
A global online university committed to academic excellence, spiritual depth, and accessible education for Muslim women.
Who We Are
Ribāṭ University is an online, degree-granting institution founded in 2026, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, ijāza programs, and continuing education courses for Muslim women worldwide.
Our Foundation
A project of Rabata, Ribāṭ University builds on decades of promoting Islamic scholarship and leadership for Muslim women. Our programs integrate traditional Islamic studies with contemporary academic disciplines, preparing students to grow intellectually, spiritually, and professionally.
Our Graduate Outcomes
Graduates emerge academically capable, spiritually rooted, socially conscious, and equipped with the skills and credentials needed to access new professional pathways, contribute thoughtfully, and lead with confidence.
Mission
Ribāṭ University cultivates luminaries of cultural renewal—Muslim women grounded in faith, equipped with knowledge, and prepared with practical skills through innovative distance learning for the betterment of the ummah and the world.
Vision
Ribāṭ University envisions a rising tide of Muslim women graduates—scholars, professionals, and community leaders—who, through academic degrees and spiritual formation, contribute meaningfully to the ummah and help build a better world.
Through a supportive learning environment that fosters inquiry, honors creative perspectives, and encourages spiritual development, students cultivate character, leadership, and vision — embodying Islamic values with integrity and purpose.
— Ribāṭ University
At Ribāṭ University, we:
Equip students with relevant, actionable skills they can immediately apply in their lives and careers, preparing a rising tide of Muslim scholars, professionals, and leaders who bring iḥsān to their work, families, and communities.
Root all learning in the spiritual and pedagogical traditions of Islamic thought. We affirm that the sacred and the secular are indivisible, shaping a holistic approach that nurtures spiritual depth, academic excellence, and faith-integrated living.
Reduce barriers to higher education so women around the world can pursue meaningful degrees and expand their presence in fields where informed, ethical leadership is needed.
Luminaries of Renewal
Luminaries are experts and influential women who bring light to everything they touch. They are brilliant achievers, creative thinkers, and problem solving contributors to the ummah.
Non-Profit Status
Ribāṭ University is a project of Rabata, Inc. and is recognized as a nonprofit organization by the IRS, section 501(c)(3) Tax Identification Number: 46-4208628