University of Khartoum

The roots of the University of Khartoum (U of K) go back to 1898 when Lord Kitchener of Khartoum proposed founding a college in memory of General Gordon. Funds for the proposed college were raised by private subscription, and the plans for the building were drawn by the Khedive’s architect, Fabricus Pasha.

The new college, named the Gordon Memorial College, was officially opened in 1902, although it was not until 1903 that the buildings were completed and the first batch of primary level students were admitted. The College however, was never intended to be solely a primary school. A secondary stratum was added in 1905 for the purpose of training assistant engineers and land surveyors, and in 1906 a four year course for the training of primary school teachers was established.

The present University of Khartoum is the result of the natural transformation of the University College of Khartoum when the country became independent in 1956. The bill giving full University status to the College was passed by Parliament on 24th July 1956, since then, the University witnessed considerable expansion.

University of Khartoum

Library
The University of Khartoum Library constitutes one of the largest and prestigious literature and information resources in the Sudan. It hosts valuable and rare collections of both national and international importance. The University Library provides excellent and unique services to the various University Faculties, Institutes, Centers Staff & Students to support their learning, teaching programmes. It also provides various continuing professional development activities for its users.

University of Khartoum

Courses Offered

• Undergraduate Programs
• Graduate Programs

Faculty

• Faculty of Art
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Architecture
• Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
• Faculty of Economical and Social Studies
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Forestry
• Faculty of Animal Production
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
• Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science
• Faculty of Public and Environmental Health

Schools

• School of Management Studies

Institutes

• Institute of African & Asian Studies
• Institute of Building and Roads Reserach
• Confucius Institute
• Institute of Desertification and Desert Cultivation Studies
• Development Studies and Research Institute
• Institute of Endemic Diseases
• Institute of Environmental Studies
• Peace Research Institute
• Institute of Prof. Abdalla ElTayeb for Arabic Language
• Institute For Studies and Promotion of Animal Exports
• Institute for the Studies of Public Administration and Federalism Governance
• Institute of Urban Studies

Centres

• Camel Research Centre
• Centre for Diplomatic Studies
• Dr. Salma Center
• Educational Development Centre for Health Professions
• Health Economics Centre
• Mycetoma Research Centre
• Center of Development for Teachers’ Performance

University of Khartoum Contact Details
University of Khartoum
45 Al-Nil Avenue
P.O Box 321 Khartoum
Tel: +249 120 989207
Fax: +249 183 790718
University of Khartoum Official Website: http://www.uofk.edu/