Imam Muhammad University Metro StationIMU

Imam Muhammad University Metro Station is the southern terminus of the Purple Line - the end of Line 6 and the gateway to one of Saudi Arabia's largest and most significant universities. Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) was founded in 1953 and is the primary institution for Islamic and Sharia studies in the Kingdom, with faculties across law, Arabic language, social sciences, and Islamic studies. The university has campuses across the country but its main campus in Riyadh is served by this station, giving tens of thousands of students and faculty their first direct metro connection.

Station Overview

Elevated Zone 2 terminus station on the Purple Line. The southern end of Line 6, opened 2024. As a terminus, trains originate here heading northbound - passengers boarding at this station are guaranteed space.

Lines and Connectivity

Purple Line only. From this terminus, the northbound Purple Line serves Khurais Road, Al Andalus, Al Yarmuk, Granada, An Naseem (Orange Line interchange), As Salam (Orange Line interchange), Uthman Bin Affan Road, SABIC, Ar Rabi, and ultimately KAFD (Blue and Yellow interchange) at the northern end of the line.

Facilities

Toilets, WiFi, a staffed information desk, and parking. Terminus-level facilities with a park-and-ride area for students driving in from outer areas. As a terminus, the station has more space than intermediate stops for passenger waiting and gathering.

Accessibility

Full step-free access with lifts, tactile paving, audio announcements in Arabic and English, and platform screen doors. The university campus has a significant student population with varying mobility needs - the station is designed to accommodate this.

Travel Tips

• As a terminus, board here for guaranteed seating on the Purple Line toward KAFD and the airport corridor.
• Student peak hours align with lecture timetables - 8:00–9:30 AM and 12:30–14:00 on weekdays during term.
• Zone 2 station - SAR 6 single adult to Zone 1. Monthly pass SAR 140 is more economical for daily commuters.
• Park-and-ride available free with a valid Darb card.
• From KAFD (northbound on Purple Line), the Yellow Line takes you to the airport - useful for students travelling internationally.

Nearby Attractions

Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) - directly served. One of Saudi Arabia's largest universities with over 30,000 students across Islamic studies, Sharia law, Arabic language, and social sciences faculties.

Southern Riyadh residential districts - surrounding the station. The Purple Line terminus serves a significant catchment of southern and southeastern Riyadh communities.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Sunday to Thursday 06:00 to midnight, Friday 13:00 to 02:00, Saturday 06:00 to 02:00. Busiest during university term time. Student traffic peaks at lecture start and end times. Significantly quieter during university holidays and exam periods when many students leave campus.