Authenticity. Modernity. Excellence.
Faculty of Law and Sharia
- About The Faculty
- The Dean's Address
- Administrative Structure of the Faculty
- Faculty Departments
- Scientific and Research Centers
- Academic Programs
Establishment of the Faculty
The Faculty of Law and Sharia was established in 2003 to meet the legal and Sharia-related needs of Sudan in general and Darfur in particular. The Faculty adopts modern and advanced curricula that take into consideration the specific needs and characteristics of the region.
Its academic programs include specialized courses such as Tribal Reconciliation Issues, Principles of Conflict Resolution, Human Rights in Times of Peace and War, Sudanese Studies, Contemporary Issues, International Diplomatic Law, Maritime and Environmental Law, and Forensic Medicine.
The Faculty currently has more than 1,000 undergraduate students.
Objectives of the Faculty
Through its ambitious academic programs, strong and distinctive curriculum, and continuous specialized training, the Faculty seeks to:
- Prepare qualified professionals who combine legal and Sharia sciences, contribute to promoting justice, strengthening Islamic and national values, upholding the rule of law, and are qualified to work in:
- The judiciary at various levels and jurisdictions.
- The Public Prosecution.
- Legal practice and advocacy.
- Various fields of legal consultancy.
- Administrative and legal positions in governmental and private institutions.
- Prepare specialized graduates in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), its principles, and other Sharia sciences.
- Serve the community through the activities of the Center for Legal Studies and Human Rights, including training and developing the skills of legal professionals, organizing workshops and training programs—particularly in human rights, international humanitarian law, conflict resolution, and promoting a culture of peace.
- Enrich legal and Sharia research through the Faculty’s postgraduate programs and the research and studies conducted by its academic staff and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.