Faculty of Arabic Language and Human Sciences
Linguistic excellence and translator training since 1986
About the Faculty
Established in 1986 within the Islamic University of Niger, the Faculty of Arabic Language and Human Sciences (FLASH) trains specialists in Arabic language, literature and translation. Throughout its journey, it has undergone several institutional transformations before adopting its current name in 2011-2012, marking its opening to the human sciences.
Spread across two campuses (Saay for the boys' campus and Niamey for the girls' campus), the faculty has 14 equipped classrooms and computer rooms for the IT program. With 566 enrolled students in 2024-2025, including 206 female students, it reflects the UIN's commitment to education for all.
Over the past five years (2019-2024), the faculty has trained 895 graduates who contribute to the influence of the Arabic language in West Africa and beyond — teachers, translators, journalists, diplomats and researchers. The teaching staff of 35 professors continues a tradition of academic excellence.
Our Mission
To train competent Arabists and translators who master classical and modern Arabic, capable of teaching, translating and contributing to the cultural and intellectual development of the region, while preserving the Arabic linguistic heritage and consolidating authentic African identity.
Our Values
Linguistic Mastery
Excellence in learning grammar, morphology, rhetoric and classical and modern Arabic literature.
Cultural Openness
Training in Arabic-French and French-English translation to facilitate intercultural exchanges and international communication.
Academic Rigor
Four-year program with 52 courses covering all aspects of language, literature, linguistics and translation.
History of the Faculty
Four successive names serving education
Throughout its journey, the Faculty's name has evolved to support the quality of its system and educational programs, without affecting its constant contribution to the noble mission for which it was created within the Islamic University of Niger since 1986.
Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language
Bivalent program combining Islamic and Arabic linguistic subjects under a single deanship
Faculty of Arabic Language and Literary Studies
Academic and administrative independence, creation of its own deanship
Faculty of Arabic Language and Letters
Name evolution
Faculty of Arabic Language and Human Sciences
Expansion to human sciences, current name
Programs of Study
Comprehensive 4-year training in Arabic language and translation
Bachelor's Degree
4 years • 8 semesters
A comprehensive program of 52 courses spread over 4 years, covering all aspects of Arabic language, literature, linguistics and professional translation.
Arabic Language and Literature
In-depth training in classical and modern Arabic, literature, grammar, morphology, rhetoric and applied linguistics.
Main courses
- • Grammaire et morphologie arabes
- • Littérature arabe classique et moderne
- • Rhétorique et critique littéraire
- • Linguistique arabe appliquée
Translation Department
Specialization in professional translation with two tracks to choose from:
- Arabic-French Track: 45% Arabic, 45% French, 10% English
- French-English Track: 45% French, 45% English, 10% Arabic
📚 Total: 52 courses spread over 8 semesters — 5 university requirements, 10 faculty requirements and 37 department requirements for Arabic Language (38 for Translation).
Detailed Curriculum
52 courses spread across 8 semesters in each department
Department of Arabic Language and Literature
Translation Department
Key Figures
Data from the 2024-2025 academic year
Infrastructure and Campuses
The faculty has a total of 14 equipped classrooms spread across both campuses, complemented by computer rooms for the information technology program.
Student Statistics
Detailed breakdown for the 2024-2025 academic year
Students by Level
| Level | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 194 | 122 | 72 |
| Level 2 | 129 | 86 | 43 |
| Level 3 | 113 | 64 | 49 |
| Level 4 | 130 | 88 | 42 |
| TOTAL | 566 | 360 | 206 |
Graduates by Year
Last 5 academic years
| Academic Year | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 153 | 114 | 39 |
| 2020-2021 | 163 | 119 | 44 |
| 2021-2022 | 206 | 165 | 41 |
| 2022-2023 | 196 | 133 | 63 |
| 2023-2024 | 177 | 112 | 65 |
| TOTAL | 895 | 643 | 252 |
Leadership and Staff
Dean of the Faculty
Prof. Dr. Kounné Sawalihou
Dean — Professor of Arabic Literature
Professor Dr. Kounné Sawalihou leads the Faculty of Arabic Language and Human Sciences. A specialist in Arabic literature and modern literary criticism, he also chairs the Faculty Council composed of seven members representing the various departments and teaching staff.
Teaching Staff
Professors and teachers specialized in Arabic language, literature, grammar, translation and applied linguistics — distributed among contractual, collaborator, occasional and volunteer staff
Administrative Staff
Teaching Staff
35 professors serving academic excellence
Arabic Language Department
26| N° | Professor name | Specialty | Academic rank | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Yacoub | Linguistics | Professor | Contractual |
| 2 | Bello Mana | Literature | Professor | Contractual |
| 3 | Sheikh Hamen | Literature | Associate Professor | Contractual |
| 4 | Idriss Sangari | Linguistics | Assistant | Collaborator |
| 5 | Abdoul Razak Oumarou Tchousso | Literature | Associate Professor | Contractual |
| 6 | Abdel Aziz Sana | Literature | Lecturer | Contractual |
| 7 | Yousso Mankila | Literature | Professor | Collaborator |
| 8 | Kounne Sawalihou | Literature | Professor | Contractual |
| 9 | Mohamed Agh Mohamed | Literature | Associate Professor | Contractual |
| 10 | Mohamed Hassan Kabirou | Linguistics | Lecturer | Contractual |
| 11 | Yslam Mahmoud Taleb | Linguistics | Lecturer | Contractual |
| 12 | Jamal Eddine Mohamed | Literature | Assistant | Contractual |
| 13 | Ali Aboulaji Abdel Razzak | Linguistics | Associate Professor | Contractual |
| 14 | Abdel Kader Ayoub Tijani | Linguistics | Assistant | Contractual |
| 15 | Ibrahim Omar Amadou | Linguistics | Associate Professor | Contractual |
| 16 | Yacoub Mohamed Ibrahim | Linguistics | Assistant | Contractual |
| 17 | Ayoub Louli | Linguistics | Associate Professor | Contractual |
| 18 | Charifa Issa | Linguistics | Assistant | Occasional |
| 19 | Mortada Abdel Fattah Alaouie | Linguistics | Associate Professor | Occasional |
| 20 | Yahya Thaleth | Literature | Associate Professor | Occasional |
| 21 | Maimouna Sidou Hassan | Linguistics | Assistant | Occasional |
| 22 | Naji Abdel Raouf Ahmed | Foreign Language | Assistant | Occasional |
| 23 | Adamou Sidou | Foreign Language | Lecturer | Occasional |
| 24 | Abdoulaye Boubacar Yahya | Foreign Language | Lecturer | Occasional |
| 25 | Boubacar Amadou Timoko | Foreign Language | Lecturer | Occasional |
| 26 | Hamidou Saadou | Foreign Language | Lecturer | Occasional |
Translation Department
9| N° | Professor name | Specialty | Academic rank | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naji Abdel Raouf Ahmed | English Linguistics | Assistant | Occasional |
| 2 | Abdel Rahmane Midaji | Islamic Civilization | Lecturer | Occasional |
| 3 | Moussa Yarima Ilyas | Computer Science | Lecturer | Occasional |
| 4 | Soumana Marou | French Linguistics | Lecturer | Occasional |
| 5 | Salah Alassane | Translation | Assistant | Occasional |
| 6 | Tchindou Soumana Abdel Aziz | French Linguistics | Lecturer | Occasional |
| 7 | Garba Mouta Ilou | Translation | Lecturer | Occasional |
| 8 | Mortada Soulaymane | Islamic Civilization | Assistant | Occasional |
| 9 | Abdel Azim Yousouf Dafalo | Translation | Assistant | Volunteer |
Distribution by Category
Our Graduates
Arabists and translators who carry the torch of the Arabic language
Impact and Influence
Graduates of the Faculty of Arabic Language and Human Sciences actively contribute to the linguistic and cultural development of Niger and West Africa. They hold strategic positions in education, translation, media, diplomacy, law, health, tourism and academic research.
Career Paths
- Arabic language teachers in schools and universities
- Professional translators and interpreters (Arabic-French-English)
- Journalists and editors in Arabic-language media
- Researchers in Arabic linguistics, literature and translation