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The Islamic University in Niger (IUIN) is an international university in Say, Niger west of Niamey. Students and faculty study in Arabic, French, and English. The university's vice-chancellor's office is in Niamey.


History

IUIN began following recommendations at the 2nd Islamic Summit of Kings and Heads of States and governments in 1974 at Lahore (Pakistan). It was meant to become one of the leading research and educational establishments responding to the needs of the Muslim Ummah in West Africa and the Muslim Word in general, by producing and promoting a new generation of Muslims, technically and morally equipped to face the challenges of the Word. It started its activities in 1986 with a hundred or so students majoring in Arabic Language and Islamic studies. The IUIN is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW).


Structure

Degree programmes are offered in five faculties, two centers, and two institutes.


Faculty

* Faculty of Sharia and law * Faculty of Arabic Language and Human Science * Faculty of Science and Technology * Faculty of Economics and Management * Faculty of Agronomy


Institutes

* Higher Education Institute for Teachers’ Training and Pedagogy * The Institute IQRA for Vocational and Technical Center at Lesser Level


Publications

The university publishes the ''
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See also

* Islamic University in Uganda * Organisation of Islamic Cooperation


References




SESRIC Directory of Universities in OIC Member Countries


Website of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
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Directory of African Higher Education Institutions,
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Federation of the universities of the Islamic world (2004) * Javaid Rehman. Islamic State Practices, International Law and the Threat from Terrorism: A Critique of the 'clash of Civilizations' in the New World Order. Hart Publishing, 2005 p. 32
Resolution No. 1/15-C On The Islamic University In Niger
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