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Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree

The undergraduate degree program at Zaytuna College has a rolling admissions system, and any candidate who has completed their junior year of high school may apply at any time. The College will consider complete applications and will communicate admissions decisions periodically, starting in the Fall of each year. It is in the applicant’s interest to apply as early as possible. 

All offers of admission are contingent upon (1) the satisfactory completion of academic work in progress, and (2) passing the Arabic proficiency exam administered by Zaytuna College or passing the Zaytuna College Summer Arabic Intensive Program.

Graduate Master's Degree

The master’s degree program at Zaytuna College has a rolling admissions system. Any candidate who has earned a terminal degree, such as a bachelor’s degree or seminary (madrasa) equivalent, may apply at any time after October 15th, 2019. The College will consider complete applications and will communicate admissions decisions periodically, starting in the late Fall of each year. It is in the applicant’s interest to apply as early as possible.

The Summer Arabic Intensive is only offered to incoming Zaytuna Freshmen and rising Zaytuna Sophomores. It is no longer offered to students who are not enrolled at Zaytuna College. The program incorporates classical Arabic texts and modern academic rigor within a nourishing spiritual environment. Student complete the program with the tools to begin a lifelong journey of learning Arabic.

We are excited to announce that Zaytuna College has been approved to accept international students through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), and we will begin accepting applications for start dates as early as Fall 2018! As the first Muslim liberal arts college in the United States, Zaytuna offers an opportunity for international students to pursue an education under the guidance of scholars dedicated to the preservation of the Islamic spirit and the foundation of the liberal arts. International students studying at Zaytuna College will receive a transformative educational experience, as they will become part of a living intellectual and spiritual tradition that is enhanced by an ongoing involvement with an active community of believers, the larger, multi-religious world around them, as well as the full range of daily trials and triumphs that characterize modern American society. 

Students will work towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Law and Theology, and will be immersed in Zaytuna’s unique curriculum, which emphasizes key foundational texts; an in-depth examination of critical methodological issues; a command of the Arabic language; a familiarity with the most important Islamic sciences; and grounding in law, history, philosophy, science, astronomy, literature, ethics, and politics. 

Our beautiful ten-acre historical campus situated at the top of “Holy Hill” in Berkeley California offers an accommodating academic environment that supports our students’ spiritual and intellectual endeavors.  

Question & Answer:

Zaytuna College does not participate in state or federal grant or loan programs, we do however strive to assist students who need funds to study at the College. We also offer merit scholarships for students that demonstrate the potential for exceptional academic achievement. Additionally, other financial aid options are available, please contact the financial aid office for more information at [email protected] or call 510-900-3134.

Undergraduate Program Costs
2018 - 2019 Academic Year

Graduate Program Costs
2018 - 2019 Academic Year

Scholarships 

Merit-based financial assistance includes scholarships awarded by the college. Scholarships are awarded for outstanding academic achievements, although some merit scholarships can be awarded for leadership potential. A cumulative GPA of 3.7 is required to qualify for a scholarship. Contact [email protected] for details. 

Financial Aid 

As a Muslim college, Zaytuna is an inheritor of a centuries-long tradition that enables and encourages students to pursue knowledge as a right, regardless of economic circumstances. Hence, we have a financial aid policy that removes economic barriers to seeking knowledge by offering any admitted student who cannot afford the cost of education a generous financial assistance package. We also offer merit-based scholarships for qualified students. Zaytuna College is dedicated to delivery of this highest quality of educational experience to each of its students. Zaytuna College views its financial aid program as an investment in students and their futures. We seek a diverse student body and are committed to ensuring aided students can take full advantage of the Zaytuna experience.

Need-based (Zakat) Financial Assistance: Financial Aid

Need-based financial aid (Zakat) is awarded on the basis of the financial need of the student for undergraduate studies.

Who Qualifies for Zakat?

Anyone that can prove they are not able to pay for a College education. Need-based financial aid for the Summer Arabic Intensive is not governed by GPA since this is a prerequisite program for anyone granted admissions into Zaytuna that cannot test out of Arabic level I. Anyone that is granted need-based aid for undergraduate studies is automatically granted need-based aid for the Summer Arabic Intensive.

To maintain Zakat, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.

Refund Policy

All enrollment cancellations and requests for refunds must be made by email to the Financial Aid Office by emailing [email protected].

Undergraduate Program

To commence your Undergraduate Program application process please email Admissions at [email protected] and follow the steps on the apply page. We look forward to journeying together.

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