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Ahfad University for Women

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Ahfad University for Women: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Ahfad University for Women is a women’s university in Omdurman, Sudan. It suits applicants who want a women-focused institution and are checking for study options in Sudan.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a women’s university in Omdurman. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so confirm the current subjects and degrees on the official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    Applicants should use the university website to check how to apply, required documents, deadlines, and whether any subject-specific entry rules apply. For an international application, confirm entry requirements directly with the admissions office because the public information does not list a detailed process.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Expect living costs in Omdurman to depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Sudan, and the language of instruction is not published. Before applying, confirm the teaching language, visa steps, document legalization, accommodation, and how fees are paid from abroad.

  6. How it compares

    Sudan has 35 universities, so Ahfad University for Women is one option within a fairly small national higher-education system. Its main distinguishing feature is that it is a women’s university in Omdurman, which makes it different from the more general institutions in the country.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Ahfad University for Women

What type of institution is Ahfad University for Women?

It is a public university in Sudan.

Where is Ahfad University for Women located?

It is in Omdurman, Sudan.

What is the university’s website?

http://www.ahfad.edu.sd/

How many universities are there in Sudan?

There are 35 universities in Sudan.

Overview

Ahfad University for Women is a private women's university in Omdurman, Sudan that was founded in 1966, by Yusuf Badri, son of the Mahdist soldier Babiker Badri. The university began with only 23 students and 3 teachers. It was the first Sudanese women's college. The current president is Prof. Gasim Badri, Yusuf Badri's son.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Sudan.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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