Faculty of Sharia and Law | SU
The Faculty of Sharia and Law is one of the earliest colleges established at Sanaa University in 1970. The Faculty is dedicated to the fields of Islamic jurisprudence and legal sciences. Over the years, it has transitioned through several education systems and academic developments until its core program was finalized as a four-year course of study. The Faculty contributes to preparing and qualifying highly competent Sharia and legal professionals to serve both the community and the state.
Excellence and leadership in Sharia and legal sciences locally and regionally.
The Faculty of Sharia and Law seeks to build capacity through academic programs and provide education that bridges theoretical knowledge with applied research in the legislative and legal fields, in alignment with modern learning strategies and technologies, to contribute to community service and sustainable development, and to achieve accreditation and ensure quality assurance.
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Year of Establishment
Specialized Academic Staff
Local & International Accreditation Standards
Dean of the Faculty
Vice Dean for Quality Affairs
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
Vice Dean for Student Affairs
Head of Private International Law
Head of Procedural Law
Head of Comparative Jurisprudence
Head of Islamic Jurisprudence & Hadith
Head of Commercial Law
Head of Criminal Law
Head of Civil Law
Head of Public Law
Head of History & Philosophy of Law
Head of Public International Law
The Faculty offers three main academic programs.
A comprehensive program in Sharia and Law aimed at graduating scientifically and practically qualified cadres.
In-depth master's specializations in Private Law, Public Law, and Islamic Sharia.
Advanced graduate programs to qualify researchers and scholars in the precise disciplines of Sharia and Law.
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