Introduction to Al-Qalam University, Katsina:

Introduction

Al-Qalam University, Katsina is the first Islamic university in Nigeria and the only non-profit university in the country. It is owned by the Muslim community and does not receive any subsidies or grants from the three levels of government in Nigeria.

History and establishment time

There is no clear public establishment time, but pioneer colleges such as the College of Humanities have been established since 2005.

Overview

Student size: more than 7,000 students are enrolled.

Course settings: 30 undergraduate courses and 40 postgraduate courses are offered.

College settings: There are College of Computer and Information Science, College of Education, College of Humanities, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, and College of Social and Management Sciences.

School strength

Faculty strength: The specific number and qualifications of teachers are not clearly announced, but it emphasizes that the quality of teaching is guaranteed through high-standard teacher recruitment.

Teaching facilities: It has advanced teaching facilities, such as information and communication technology services, Hausa galleries, and lecture halls suitable for large and small classes.

Research Strength: The Semi-Arid Regions Research Institute was established in 2020, mainly conducting basic and applied scientific research in sustainable agricultural systems, livestock breeding systems and pasture management.

Nature of the institution

A non-profit private Islamic university.

Educational philosophy

By providing the latest teaching and research facilities in informatics, science and humanities, imparting meaningful and relevant knowledge, cultivating talents with noble moral qualities and fear of Allah, and setting an example for similar institutions in Nigeria.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: No key laboratories are explicitly mentioned, but the school has regular laboratories such as computer science laboratories and biochemistry laboratories to support teaching and research.

Key disciplines: There is no public information on key disciplines, but majors such as computer science, biology, chemistry, physics, and Arabic may have certain advantages.

Faculty

There are departments of computer and information science, education, humanities, natural and applied sciences, and social and management sciences.

Rankings

There is currently no clear global or domestic comprehensive ranking data.

Fees

The registration fee charged by the school is relatively affordable, the lowest compared to other private universities in the country, to promote the accessibility of university education, especially for children from low-income families.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in Katsina State, Nigeria, with convenient transportation. The campus has a beautiful environment and good greening. There are modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, dormitories and other facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment. The school focuses on creating a strong academic atmosphere and Islamic cultural atmosphere.