University of Khartoum

University of Khartoum
جامعة الخرطوم
Type	Public
Established	1902
Location	Khartoum, Sudan
Campus	Urban

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The University of Khartoum (UofK) (Arabic: جامعة الخرطوم ) is a public university located in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. It is the oldest and most prestigious university in Sudan, established in 1902 as the Gordon Memorial College and later renamed in 1956 following Sudan's independence.

History[edit | edit source]

The University of Khartoum was originally founded as the Gordon Memorial College in 1902, named after General Charles George Gordon, a British army officer. The institution was established to provide higher education and training to Sudanese students. In 1956, following Sudan's independence from British-Egyptian rule, the college was upgraded to a university and renamed the University of Khartoum.

Academics[edit | edit source]

The University of Khartoum offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields of study. The university is organized into several faculties, including:

Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Economic and Social Studies

Campus[edit | edit source]

The main campus of the University of Khartoum is located in the heart of Khartoum. The university also has several other campuses and research centers spread across the city and surrounding areas.

Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]

The University of Khartoum has produced many notable alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, science, and literature. Some of the notable alumni include:

Hassan al-Turabi, Sudanese Islamist leader
Sadiq al-Mahdi, former Prime Minister of Sudan
John Garang, leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA)

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References[edit | edit source]

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