Islamic University in Niger

Islamic University at Say, main gate
Type	University
Address	Say, Niger

The Islamic University in Niger (IUIN) is an international university in Say, Niger. Students and faculty study in Arabic, French, and English.

Contents

• History
• Structure
• Faculty
• Institutes
• Publications
• See also
• References

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(52 years ago) (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 world in general, by producing and promoting a new generation of Muslims, technically and morally equipped to face the challenges of the world.

It started its activities in 1986 with approximately 100 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.

Publications

The university publishes the Annals of the Islamic University of Niger .

See also

• List of Islamic educational institutions
• Islamic University in Uganda
• Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
• Education in Niger
• List of universities in Niger

References

• .
• SESRIC Directory of Universities in OIC Member Countries.
• Islamic University in Niger. Website of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
• Islamic University of Niger ^{[ permanent dead link ]}. Directory of African Higher Education Institutions, Michigan State University.
• Islamic University of Niger. 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 ISBN   1-84113-501-1 p. 32
• Resolution No. 1/15-C On The Islamic University In Niger. The Fifteenth -Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Sanaa, Yemen Arab Republic, from 25 to 29 Rabi Al-Awal, 1405H (18-22 December 1984).

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