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Irshad Trust

United Kingdom

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: islamic-college.ac.uk

Overview

Institution Type: College
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The Islamic College, operated by the Irshad Trust, is a higher education college in Willesden, north-west London, offering Islamic Studies programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

It describes over two decades of experience delivering university-validated BA and MA programmes, and its site currently states that it now offers non-validated courses covering the same subject areas as those former curricula. Teaching covers Arabic language and Qur'anic recitation, foundation courses, and standalone postgraduate-level and short courses in Islamic studies.

Location & Contact

Irshad Trust's campus location, postal address, and admissions contact channels are below.

Academic Details

The numbers behind Irshad Trust: student body, academic staff, and recognising bodies.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Total Students: 75
Female Students: 50

Programs Offered

Every programme Irshad Trust currently runs, grouped by degree level and searchable.

1 programme on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 1 programme

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Funding routes available to students in the United Kingdom are listed below.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Irshad Trust

A five-step path through the application process at Irshad Trust.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Irshad Trust offers 1 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Each programme at Irshad Trust has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Apply through UCAS or direct entry

    Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS (ucas.com) rather than directly to Irshad Trust. Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Irshad Trust's own admissions portal at islamic-college.ac.uk.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Irshad Trust

Frequently asked questions about Irshad Trust.

Where can I find Irshad Trust?

The institution is located in London, United Kingdom.

How many students does Irshad Trust have?

The institution has a student body of 75.

How do I find Irshad Trust online?

Irshad Trust's official website is islamic-college.ac.uk.

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