Overview
Founded 1990 as Alsharq University according to the Third Constitutional Decree for the year 1989, when the National Salvation Revolution Command Council passed Alsharq University Law 1990.
It was opened in May 1991 with headquarters in Kassala. In the 1993, the Eastern Region was divided according to a constitutional decree into three States (Kassala, Elgedareef and Red Sea).
Accordingly, Alsharq Univeristy was split into three Universities Kassala, Red Sea and Elgadareef). Acquired current title 1994.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
Kassala University's student body, faculty composition, and recognition framework are below.
Faculties & Divisions
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Community (College) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Agriculture and Natural Resources (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agriculture
- Natural Resources
Computer Sciences and Information Technology (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
Economics and Managerial Sciences (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
Education (Faculty) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Education
- English
- Foreign Languages Education
- Geography
- History
- Islamic Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Native Language Education
- Physics
- Science Education
Education (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- New Halfa
Engineering (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering
Islamic Studies (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Islamic Studies
Medicine and Health Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Laboratory Techniques
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Surgery
Postgraduate Studies (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Agriculture
- Economics
- Education
- Medicine
- Natural Resources
Tuberculosis (Research Division) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Social Studies
Programs Offered
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39 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Sudan
Bachelor's Degree 39 programmes
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How to apply to Kassala University
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kassala University
Frequently asked questions about Kassala University.
When was Kassala University founded?
Kassala University was established in 1990 (approximately 36 years ago).
What city is Kassala University in?
Kassala University operates from Kassala, Sudan.
Is Kassala University public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How big is Kassala University's student body?
Kassala University serves approximately 10,716 students.
What degrees does Kassala University offer?
Programmes at Kassala University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Is Kassala University officially recognised?
Yes, Kassala University is recognised by Quality and Accreditation Authority of the Sudanese National Council of Higher Education and Scientific Research; Sudan Medical Council.
Where can I learn more about Kassala University?
The institution's website is kassalauni.edu.sd.
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