Université Islamique Au Niger

Islamic University of Niger

A subsidiary organ of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

Organisation de la Coopération Islamique

Faculty of Arabic Language

Linguistic excellence and mastery of classical and modern Arabic

569
Students
33
Teachers
34.7%
Women
3,068
Graduates

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Arabic Language at the Islamic University of Niger trains specialists in Arabic language, literature and translation. With 569 students and 33 highly qualified professors, the faculty offers rigorous training based on the highest academic standards.

Spread across two campuses (Say with 9 classrooms and Niamey with 16 classrooms), the faculty has modern infrastructure enabling optimal learning. The female participation rate of 34.7% testifies to UIN's commitment to equal opportunities.

Since its creation, the faculty has trained 3,068 graduates who contribute to the influence of the Arabic language in West Africa and beyond, working as translators, teachers, journalists and linguistic experts.

Our Mission

To train competent Arabists perfectly mastering 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.

Our Values

Linguistic Mastery

Excellence in learning grammar, morphology, rhetoric and classical and modern Arabic literature.

Cultural Openness

Training in Arabic-French and Arabic-English translation to facilitate intercultural exchanges and international communication.

Academic Rigor

4-year program with 52 courses covering all aspects of Arabic language, literature and translation.

Study Programs

Complete training in Arabic language and translation over 4 years

Bachelor's Degree

4 years • 8 semesters

Complete program of 52 courses spread over 4 years, covering all aspects of Arabic language, literature and translation.

Arabic Language and Literature

In-depth training in classical and modern Arabic, literature, grammar, morphology and rhetoric.

Main courses

  • • Grammaire et morphologie arabes
  • • Littérature arabe classique et moderne
  • • Rhétorique et critique littéraire
  • • Linguistique arabe appliquée

Translation Department

Specialization in translation between Arabic and foreign languages with two tracks:

  • Arabic-French Translation Track: Literary, technical and scientific translation between Arabic and French
  • Arabic-English Translation Track: Professional translation and interpretation between Arabic and English

📚 Total: 52 total courses spread over 8 semesters covering grammar, literature, translation, applied linguistics and Arab culture

Key Figures

Data that testify to our excellence

569
Enrolled Students
Year 2024-2025
34.7%
Female Participation Rate
197 female students
33
Qualified Teachers
Arabic language experts
3,068
Graduates
Since creation

Infrastructure and Campuses

9
Classrooms
Say Campus
16
Classrooms
Niamey Campus

The faculty has modern infrastructure spread across two campuses, offering an optimal learning environment with a total of 25 equipped classrooms.

Leadership and Staff

Deanship

Faculty of Arabic Language Leadership

Faculty of Arabic Language Leadership

Deanship

The Faculty of Arabic Language is led by an experienced teaching team, composed of 33 highly qualified teachers, all specialists in Arabic language, literature, linguistics and translation. The dean's team works to maintain the highest academic standards and develop innovative programs.

Teaching Staff

33

Professors and teachers specialized in Arabic language, literature, grammar, translation and applied linguistics

Administrative Staff

Administrative staff8
Support staff5

Our Graduates

Arabists who promote the Arabic language

3,068
Total Graduates
Since the faculty's creation

Impact and Influence

Graduates of the Faculty of Arabic Language actively contribute to the linguistic and cultural development of Niger and West Africa. They hold strategic positions in teaching, translation, media, diplomacy and academic research.

Professional Careers

  • Arabic language teachers in schools and universities
  • Professional translators and interpreters (Arabic-French-English)
  • Journalists and editors in Arabic-speaking media
  • Researchers in Arabic linguistics and literature