Bachelors Program in Islamic Studies: EBA ,EBB and EBC

Number of Credits:  126 (123 credit hour coursework plus 3 credit hour Bachelor Thesis)

Passing Grade: Minimum 75 (C+)

The total cost of the Bachelors Program is approximately $16,000.00: excludes Textbook Fees & Equalization Fees, if applicable.

The Bachelors Program in Islamic Studies is based on Al Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah. Upon completion of this program, Graduates will have obtained vast knowledge of Islamic Sciences. This program will also serve as the strong foundation which will enable our Graduates to incorporate and build upon their degree in more specialized fields of studies.


To be considered for entry into AOU's Bachelors Program you must provide the Department with the following:

-Send a copy of your High School Transcript or have your High School send it directly to AOU (American Open University 4212 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 ATTN Undergraduate Dept) AND if you have, a transcript from another University, please have them send us your official transcript directly.

-Send your SAT test scores if you have taken them

-Send copy of your High School Diploma and if you have, a higher Degree Diploma

-Send copy of photo ID

-Submit a 1-2 page written essay of your accomplishments and future aspirations 

-Submit 3 recommendation letters (2 Academic, 1 Professional or 1 Community leader)

-Pay application fee $75.00 (non-refundable)

- Pay Admissions Fee $156.00 (nonrefundable) 

- If transferring courses to AOU pay Equalization Fee of $156.00

Students should be preparing and working on their Thesis while completing the Bachelor courses (see details by clicking the i at the far right of the screen of  Bachelors Thesis on page 3) in order to complete their Bachelors Degree in 4 years.