Quick Summary
Situated in Khartoum, Sudan, University of Khartoum is a public established in 1902. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 24500 students including 1.2% from outside Sudan. Known for strengths in Medicine, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the flagship institution of Sudan with a historical legacy and the largest alumni network in the country's public sector.
Subject Strengths
MedicineAgricultureCivil EngineeringVeterinary Science
Founded1902
TypePublic
Total Students24500
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio16
CampusUrban
Campus SizeMain Campus (Al-Gama'a Avenue)
Affiliated HospitalsSoba University Hospital,Khartoum Teaching Hospital,Saad Abualila Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Sudan)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#Reporter
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Medicine,Engineering,Law,Pharmacy,Dentistry,Architecture,Science,Arts,Economics,Agriculture,Education,Veterinary Medicine
Programs
Medicine,Engineering,Science,Arabic Language,Political Science
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Institute of African and Asian Studies,Building and Road Research Institute,Institute of Endemic Diseases
Research Centers
Medium
Research Output
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Sudan)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18%
IELTS6
TOEFL78
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · Varies by Ministry schedule
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admissions are centralized through the Ministry of Higher Education; score highly on the Sudan School Certificate for competitive tracks like Medicine.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Sudanese Pound
UG Tuition
$600/yr
per year · SDG
Living Cost
$2,800/yr
per year · SDG
PG Tuition
$950/yr
per year · SDG
Application Fee
$25
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$3,425/yr
tuition + living + essentials · SDG
Scholarships AvailableGovernment Excellence Scholarships,Arab League Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$400
Financial AidNational Student Support Fund
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Medicine,Engineering,Law,Pharmacy,Dentistry,Architecture,Science,Arts,Economics,Agriculture,Education,Veterinary Medicine programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electrical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Bachelor of Laws | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$4,200
Average Salary After Graduation
62%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh for Medical and Engineering clinical years
Industry Connections
Sudanese Petroleum CorporationZain SudanNational Electricity Corporation
Notable Alumni
Abdalla Hamdok,Ibrahim Abouleish,Tayeb Salih,Mo Ibrahim
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Stadium,Swimming Pool,Basketball Courts
Student Clubs
Student Union,Cultural Society,Medical Students Association
Library Resources
Main Library,Sudan Collection,Digital Repository
Exchange Programs
DAAD,Erasmus+,AUF Network
Summer Programs
Not Available