Al-Zaiem Al-Azhari University
Sudan · Public University
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The University of Khartoum is a public university in Khartoum, Sudan. It suits students who want a large national university in the country’s capital and are comparing options within Sudan.
The university’s academic profile is not broken down by subject area or programme on the information available here. It is described as the largest and oldest university in Sudan, so the main step is to check the current programme catalogue on the official website before applying.
International applicants should use the university website to confirm the current entry requirements, document list, deadlines, and whether the programme they want is open to students from abroad. The university’s admissions office should also confirm how applications are submitted and whether any country-specific or programme-specific steps apply.
A tuition fee for international students is not published. Confirm the current fee directly with the admissions office, and check whether costs are listed in USD as shown for the university. Living costs in Khartoum will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so plan a separate budget.
The university is in Sudan and the language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm that before applying. Before you move, check visa requirements, the programme language, document translation needs, accommodation options, and how tuition and living costs are paid.
There are 35 universities in Sudan, so this institution sits in a fairly small national higher-education market. Its scale and age make it one of the main reference points for applicants who want a public university in Khartoum rather than a smaller regional option.
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.
It is a public university.
It is located in Khartoum, Sudan.
http://www.uofk.edu/
35 universities are listed in the country.
The University of Khartoum is a public university located in Khartoum, Sudan. It is the largest and oldest university in Sudan. The University of Khartoum was founded as Gordon Memorial College in 1902 and established in 1956 when Sudan gained independence. Since that date, the University of Khartoum has been recognized as a top university and a high-ranked academic institution in Sudan and Africa.
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
Sudan · Public University
Sudan · Public University
Sudan · Public University
Sudan · Public University
Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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