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Faculty of Education Sana'a University

Preparing qualified teachers and educators, and fostering educational research to serve the community

Historical Overview

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Education, Sana'a University is one of the oldest and most prestigious faculties in the Republic of Yemen, serving as a cornerstone in the development of the country's educational system. Since its inception, the Faculty has upheld a noble mission: preparing qualified teachers and educators to nurture future generations and develop the educational system. The Faculty of Education in Sana'a was established in the early 1970s (specifically in 1970), coinciding with the founding of Sana'a University itself. Its creation was driven by an urgent and pressing need to supply Yemeni schools and educational institutions with locally qualified educational and teaching personnel. The Faculty awards Bachelor’s degrees in Education and Science or Education and Arts, depending on the specialization. The four-year program involves intensive coursework covering specialized academic knowledge and educational theory, alongside practical training (fieldwork) in schools. Additionally, the Faculty offers specialized Master’s and Doctoral programs across various educational and psychological disciplines to train researchers and academics.

Vision

The Faculty of Education-Sana'a aspires to achieve a distinguished position among faculties of education in the Republic of Yemen and in the Arab region, aiming to become a hub that attracts outstanding students across various scientific disciplines—students capable of serving the education sector in alignment with the national vision for building a modern Yemeni state.

Mission

The Faculty of Education –Sana'a seeks to academically prepare and professionally develop basic and secondary education teachers who are conscious of their educational mission, capable of innovation and shaping the landscape of teaching and learning, and able to compete in local and regional labor markets through advanced, high-quality programs. This also entails preparing researchers capable of advancing educational knowledge and applying it to solve educational and instructional challenges, alongside providing specialized educational services and consultancy.

Faculty of Education - Sana'a University
Academic Excellence

Since 1970

Strategic Objectives

Preparing, qualifying, and training general education teachers to foster innovation and creativity, shape the landscape of teaching and learning, and compete effectively in the labor market.

Providing research services and scientific and educational consultancy to public and private educational institutions in ways that serve the education sector and contribute to societal advancement.

Conducting research and studies across various educational disciplines to help address educational challenges and disseminating the findings of such work.

Meeting societal needs by producing professional personnel—including teachers, researchers, and educational leaders—to achieve comprehensive community development.

Exchanging expertise and information with local, regional, Arab, and international educational and cultural bodies and institutions, and collaborating with them to address shared educational issues.

Contributing to the development of educational thought and modern educational trends, as well as their application in addressing environmental and societal issues.

Promoting professional ethics among faculty members, students, staff, and educators, in accordance with a code of ethics rooted in authentic Islamic thought.

Developing educational programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, and enhancing the capabilities of academic and administrative staff in line with quality standards to achieve academic accreditation.

Providing consultancy, technical, educational, and research services to all educational and research institutions within the community.

+2,000

Currently Enrolled Students

+5,000

Total Graduates

100%

International & Local Accreditation Standards

Faculty Deanship

Saad Ibrahim Alsayed Alalawi

Prof. Saad Ibrahim Alsayed Alalawi

Dean of the Faculty

Vice Deans

Basheer Ahmed Mohammed Mofareh

Assoc. Prof. Basheer Ahmed Mohammed Mofareh

Vice Dean for Quality Affairs

Mohammed Ali Husseen Alshami

Assoc. Prof. Mohammed Ali Husseen Alshami

Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Higher Studies

Abdo Mohammed Subaie

Dr. Abdo Mohammed Subaie

Vice Dean for Student Affairs

Academic Departments

The Faculty comprises ten academic departments offering bachelor's and postgraduate programs.

Department of Holy Quran

The Department of Holy Quran is one of the departments at the Faculty of Education, Sana'a University, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in the field of the Holy Quran and its sciences, with a focus on preparing qualified academic and research personnel.

Department of Islamic Education

The Islamic Studies Curriculum Department was established in 1971/1972 to prepare Islamic education teachers for the secondary level, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs with a focus on quality, research, and community service.

Department of Arabic Language

Established in 1972, it focuses on preparing specialized Arabic language teachers, training them in language skills, and offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs along with training and consultancy services.

Department of Early Childhood

Dedicated to preparing and qualifying educators specialized in the care and instruction of children from birth through the end of the kindergarten stage, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand child development characteristics and psychological and educational needs, with an emphasis on scientific research and field training.

Department of Science

Focuses on preparing and qualifying teachers and researchers in the field of science education (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, with special attention to curriculum development according to the latest educational trends such as the STEM approach.

Department of Mathematics

Focused on preparing qualified educators to teach mathematics at various educational levels, developing scientific thinking and problem-solving, building a solid research foundation, and providing consultations and training programs to serve the community and enhance education.

Department of Class Teacher

Established in 2013/2014 to prepare scientifically and educationally qualified teachers for the first grades, focusing on foundational skills, child development, and providing training and consultancy services.

Department of Computer Teacher

Dedicated to preparing and qualifying teachers specialized in computer education, equipping them with the necessary technical and pedagogical skills to meet labor market needs.

Department of Social Studies

The Department of Social Studies is one of the oldest departments at the Faculty of Education, Sana'a University, established in 1973. It focuses on preparing qualified professionals in social studies and teaching methods through bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.

Department of English

A long-established department founded in the early 1970s, offering Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs in English language and teaching methods, with qualified staff and a focus on keeping pace with the labor market and technological advancement.

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