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TheIslamic University in Niger (IUIN) is an international university inSay, Niger west of Niamey. Students and faculty study in Arabic, French, and English.
The university's vice-chancellor's office is inNiamey.
IUIN began following recommendations at the 2nd Islamic Summit of Kings and Heads of States and governments in 1974 (51 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 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 (39 years ago) (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).
Degree programmes are offered in five faculties, two centers, and two institutes.
The university publishes theAnnals of the Islamic University of Niger.
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