The University of Kordofan (Arabic: ?????????? ???????????? ) (informally Kordofan University) is one of the largest universities in Sudan located in El-Obeid 560 km to the southwest of Khartoum. It was founded in 1990 and is recognized as one of the top universities in Sudan. It features several institutes, academic units and research centres, including the Institute of Gum Arabic Research and Desertification Studies, the Centre for Intermediate Technology in Agriculture and a Deanship for Scientific Research and Postgraduate Studies.

In 1898 after Britain gained dominance in Sudan as part of a condominium arrangement, Lord Kitchener proposed founding a college in the memory of Gordon of Khartoum, who was killed in the Siege of Khartoum. The request for donations of ??100,000 to build the college was achieved in six weeks and the Gordon Memorial College was founded in 1902 with initially three schools - an industrial school and two higher primary schools and a small teachers training centre.

The University of Gezira was established in 1975 in Wad Madni City in central Sudan. The university is close to one of the biggest agricultural projects in Africa--the Gezira Project. The school's main objective is to supply the project with high-calibre graduates. It is considered to be one of the leading universities in Sudan. It has a community-oriented educational model.

The University of Gadarif (also called Gedaref, Gedarif or El Gadarif) is a public university in the town of Al Qadarif, capital of the state of Al Qadarif in Sudan. The university was founded in 1990. Faculties include Medicine and Health Sciences, Computer Science and Information Technology, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Agricultural and Environmental, Education and Sharia and Islamic Studies.

The University of Dongola, is a public university located in Dongola Sudan. UofD has a standing relationship and has conducted conferences with Horseed International University, based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

The establishment of Sudan University goes back deep into the modern history of Sudan, during the early stages of education development in the country. Starting with Khartoum Technical School (KTI), and then the Trade School in 1902, the Radiology School in 1932, the Art School in 1946, Khartoum Technical Institute in 1950, Shambat Agricultural Institute in 1954, the Institute of Music and Theater and finally the High Institute for Physical Education for Teachers.

Peace University is committed to exceeding regional, national, and international accrediting standards, as well as ISO quality processes, ensuring our dedication to quality education. Our innovative, flexible learning approach is designed to meet the unique needs and academic goals of each student. Peace University is a religious institution exempt from state regulation and oversight in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The International University of Africa is a private university in Khartoum, Sudan. It is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World. The university has faculties of Education and Humanities, Shariah and Islamic Studies, of Pure and Applied Sciences, Engineering and medicine

Upper Nile University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Khartoum and established in 1994. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, South Sudan, Upper Nile University (UNU) is a coeducational higher education institution. it offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study.

University of Bahrl El-Ghazal is one of the five established public institution of learning in the Republic of South Sudan. It worth mentioning that the establishment of the universities did not occur synchronously, but at different times. University of Juba the oldest among them all was established in 1975/1976, while Bahr El-Ghazal and Upper Nile Universities were simultaneously established in 1991. Rumbek University got off the ground in 2008 and Dr John Garang Memorial University 2009.