University of Khartoum
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| University of Khartoum | |
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| Established | 1902 |
| Type | Public |
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| City | Khartoum |
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| Country | 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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