A new higher education institution in the Dallas area is drawing attention for its effort to combine technical training with a required religious curriculum, a model its founders say is unique in the United States.
The school, operating as TexAM University at Dallas and also referred to as Texas American Muslim University (TEXAM), has launched from a shared address in Richardson alongside the Dallas Diyanet Mosque and the Islamic Seminary of America. It is being promoted as the first U.S. university to embed mandatory Islamic studies courses within STEM degree programs.
Richardson Mayor Amir Omar, the city’s first Muslim mayor, has publicly endorsed the initiative. In a social media video, Omar praised the project and said he would help connect students with local industry partners for internships and job opportunities. He also joked about identifying space for a potential second campus, framing the university as part of a broader effort to support economic and educational development in the city.
According to materials published on its website, TexAM allocates roughly 30 percent of its coursework to Islamic subjects while offering undergraduate programs in fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and health informatics, as well as an online master’s program. The curriculum also includes courses in Islamic studies, mathematics, and English.
The university’s stated mission is to combine “modern technology with Islamic services,” preparing graduates for careers in areas such as Islamic finance, digital services, and religious education “while preserving Islamic values.” Promotional materials highlight themes such as “Islamic Ethics in Artificial Intelligence” and present Islamic ethical frameworks as a foundation for students entering technology and finance sectors.
TexAM markets itself as a Muslim institution designed for students seeking an academic environment aligned with Islamic principles, according to reports. The school is currently advertising “Spring 2026 Admissions” with discounted introductory tuition, including $99 for a three-credit course for overseas students and a “$99 × 3” structure for U.S.-based students.
The institution lists its legal name as the nonprofit Texas American Institute for Technology at Dallas. Public-facing materials do not indicate any traditional academic accreditation or formal affiliations at this stage.
Texas seems to have become a target for Islam. Earlier in the year, a planned city run by Sharia Law was canceled after local opposition.
University representatives describe the model as an opportunity for Muslim students to pursue in-demand technical fields while remaining grounded in a structured religious framework, with recruitment efforts aimed at both domestic and international applicants.
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