The Faculty of Law – Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Sharia (Credit Hour System)
2026-07-06Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Hold a Bachelor of Laws from an Egyptian university or an equivalent recognized institution with a minimum overall grade of Good.
• Hold a Digital Transformation Certificate.
Target Group:
Egyptian and International Applicants
Application Period:
Beginning of September
Program Duration:
Two Academic Semesters
Program Structure:
30 Credit Hours
Graduate Competencies:
1- Advanced Knowledge and Understanding: Acquire advanced knowledge of general theories of Islamic jurisprudence, the principles of Islamic legislation in comparison with civil law systems and other legal traditions, and the philosophy of statutory legislation in relation to Islamic Sharia.
2- Intellectual Skills: Practice Ijtihad (independent legal reasoning), conduct systematic comparative analysis between the schools of Islamic jurisprudence and civil law systems, and analyze emerging legal issues and contemporary transactions.
3- Professional and Practical Skills: Formulate Sharia-compliant and legally sound solutions to contemporary legal challenges based on the principles of Maslahah (public interest) and the established rules of Ijtihad.
4- Research and Transferable Skills: Prepare advanced scholarly research in Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and Usul al-Fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence) through active participation in research seminars, academic discussions, and oral presentations.

