Al-Andalusía Islamic University of Spain

Al-Andalusía Islamic University of Spain
Universidad Islámica de España Al-Andalusía
TypeIslamic-based private
Establishedc. 2018 (online operations); physical campus planned for 2025–26
FounderMohammad Idrissi Alcaraz
Religious affiliation
Islam
RectorMohammad Idrissi Alcaraz
Students>600 students (from 22 countries)
Location
Calle Los Romeros, 7, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, 41009
Language
Websitealandalusia.es

The Al-Andalusía Islamic University of Spain (Spanish: Universidad Islámica de España Al-Andalusía) is an Islamic-based private higher education institution based in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.[2] This university is the result of the development of the Al-Andalusía Higher Institute of Islamic Sciences of Spain which was initiated by local Islamic scholar, Mohammad Idrissi Alcaraz.[3] Since its founding, this institution has been known as the first Islamic university to operate physically in the Iberian Peninsula after a period of more than 700 years since the collapse of the Al-Andalus civilization.[1][4]

History

Before establishing an independent university complex, this institution had been providing distance learning (online) for over six years for Spanish-speaking Muslim communities in various countries.[1] The parent institution developed gradually starting from elementary, secondary, to civil service institute levels which will produce the first class of official Islamic religious teachers in Spain in 2023.[5][6]

In 2025, the university launched a €2 million international fundraising project to acquire land and build a permanent campus building in Seville.[1] The construction of this physical campus aims to facilitate regular classrooms, student accommodation, as well as integrated worship facilities to support direct teaching of sharia knowledge in the European region.[7][4]

Academics

The Al-Andalusía Islamic University of Spain integrates a traditional Islamic studies curriculum with modern European academic methodology.[2] The main teaching system is delivered in Spanish and Arabic, with plans to expand the study program in English.[1]

This institution offers undergraduate (strata-1) and master (strata-2) programs, as well as various diploma courses, which are divided into several main academic units, namely:[8]

  • Faculty of Theology and Islamic Sciences
  • Faculty of Koranic Sciences
  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities
  • Center for Andalusian Cultural Studies

By 2025, the university is expected to serve more than 600 active students from 22 countries, including Europe and Muslim communities in Latin America.[1][6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Al-Andalusía Islamic University of Spain Faces Financial Challenge for New Campus". Shia Waves / MSN. 2025-03-25. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  2. 1 2 "About Us - Al-Andalusía Islamic University of Spain". Al-Andalusía Official Website. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  3. ↑ "History of Al-Andalusía". Al-Andalusía Official Website. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  4. 1 2 "The first Islamic university in Spain in over 700 years is coming to life in Seville". Instagram @alandalusiauniversity. 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  5. ↑ Official Presentation: Al-Andalusía Islamic University of Spain and Andalusian Studies Center (PDF) (Report). Al-Andalusia Education Foundation. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  6. 1 2 "Institutional Projects and Academic Achievements". Al-Andalusía Official Website. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  7. ↑ "Campus Renovation and Riba-Free Funding Updates". Facebook Official Page. 2026-03-26. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
  8. ↑ "Academic Faculties and Programs". Al-Andalusía Official Website. 2025-02-25. Retrieved 2026-08-10.
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