Detailed introduction of the University of Khartoum:

Basic information

Established in 1902 as Gordon Memorial College, it officially became the University of Khartoum when Sudan gained independence in 1956.

Nature of institution: Public university in Sudan.

Geographic location: Located in the city center of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, on the banks of the Nile River.

Campus environment: The campus is located in the center of Khartoum and has multiple campuses in Khartoum, North Khartoum, Omdurman, Suba and other areas. The school's infrastructure is relatively backward, and some buildings and classrooms are relatively old, but it is still regarded as the center of African academics.

Historical evolution

After Britain gained dominance in Sudan in 1898, Lord Kitchener proposed to establish Gordon Memorial College in memory of General Charles George Gordon who died in Khartoum. The college was established in 1902 and initially had an industrial school, two high primary schools and a small teacher training center.

In 1905, the College added its first fully equipped bacteriological analysis laboratory, with a donation from Sir Henry Wellcome, an Anglo-American pharmaceutical entrepreneur and archaeologist. In 1906, the College began offering training courses for assistant engineers, land surveyors, and primary school teachers.

In 1924, the College became a full secondary educational institution and incorporated courses such as Islamic law, engineering, surveying, education (teacher training), clerical work, accountancy, and science, while abolishing the primary school and military school. In the same year, the Kitchener School of Medicine was established.

From 1936 to 1940, the College established the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, the Polytechnic School, and the Faculty of Arts. In 1947, the College established links with the University of London, becoming the first overseas participant in its "special relationship" program.

In 1951, Gordon Memorial College and the Kitchener School of Medicine merged to form the University College of Khartoum. On July 24, 1956, Sudan became independent and the University College of Khartoum was granted university status and officially became the University of Khartoum.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: Currently, there are 7 honorary professors, 127 professors, 324 associate professors, 439 assistant professors, 411 lecturers and 312 teaching assistants.

Discipline: There are 21 colleges, including the College of Arts, the College of Economics and Social Research, the School of Law, the School of Management, the School of Engineering, the School of Architecture, etc.; 11 research institutes and 6 research centers.

Key Disciplines: Architecture and Law are well-known majors in Africa, and the Basic Medicine major ranks 551st in the world. In addition, the school's dentistry, veterinary medicine and other majors also have certain advantages.

Teaching Facilities: It has libraries, laboratories, guest houses, sports facilities, etc. Among them, the Sudan Library is part of the university library and is also the National Library of Sudan.

Educational Philosophy: From its school motto "God - Truth - Country - Humanity", it can be seen that the school focuses on cultivating students' spirit of pursuing truth, emphasizing the sense of responsibility to the country and society, as well as respect and care for humanity, and is committed to cultivating comprehensive talents with all-round development.

International cooperation: On October 7, 2007, the University of Khartoum and the Confucius Institute Headquarters signed a letter of intent to cooperate in the construction of the Confucius Institute at the University of Khartoum. On October 7, 2008, a formal agreement was signed. The Confucius Institute is specifically hosted by Northwest Normal University of China and the University of Khartoum in Sudan.

School ranking: Ranked 1201st in the 2024 QS World University Rankings and 1729th in the US NEWS World University Rankings.

Fees: Tuition fees vary by course and are approximately US$2,500 per year.