University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum

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The University of Medical Sciences and Technology is a co-educational mainly medical oriented college in Khartoum, Sudan. The mission of UMST is to serve the educational needs of Sudanese, African and Arab students. It is located in the Riyad district of Khartoum. It first opened its doors in 1995 with a student body of only forty students and two faculties. In 2017 it had become home to 5,000-6,000 students and costs US$15,000 for the school of medicine in 2018. The university has 14 faculties. In 2014 the University stated that 60% of its students were foreign. ()

Local name: جامعة العلوم الطبية والتكنولوجياEstablished: 1995 (29 years ago)Coordinates: 15°34'34"N, 32°33'28"E

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University of Medical Sciences and Technology – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Souq al Arabi, Tuti Bridge, St. Matthew's Cathedral, El Mek Nimr Bridge.

2.8 miNW
Market, Shopping
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3.7 miNW
Bridge
Tuti Bridge, Khartoum
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2.9 miNW
Church
St. Matthew's Cathedral, Khartoum
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3 miNW
Bridge
El Mek Nimr Bridge, Khartoum
77 min walk • Spanning the majestic Nile River in the heart of Khartoum, Sudan, El Mek Nimr Bridge stands as a testament to the city's urban development and infrastructural prowess. This vital artery connects the bustling areas of Khartoum North and Omdurman, facilitating the flow...
2.9 miN
Bridge
Blue Nile Road and Railway Bridge, Khartoum
73 min walk • The Blue Nile Road and Railway Bridge is a vital artery in the heart of Khartoum, Sudan, connecting the capital with its sister city Omdurman. This dual-purpose bridge facilitates both road and rail transport, making it a critical infrastructure piece for the region's...
2.8 miN
Bridge
Kober Bridge, Khartoum
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2 miNW
Cemetery
Khartoum Memorial, Khartoum
52 min walk • The Khartoum Memorial is a war memorial in Khartoum War Cemetery on the south-eastern side of Khartoum, Sudan. The memorial lists the names of 590 Commonwealth military personnel who died during the 1940-1941 East African campaign of World War II and for whom there is no known grave.
2.6 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Khartoum, Khartoum
68 min walk • The University of Khartoum is a public university located in Khartoum, Sudan. It is the largest and oldest university in Sudan. UofK was founded as Gordon Memorial College in 1902 and established in 1956 when Sudan gained independence.
2.6 miNE
Bridge
Al Mansheiya Bridge, Khartoum
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3.8 miSW
Universities and schools
AlMughtaribeen University, Khartoum
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2.6 miN
Universities and schools
National Ribat University, Khartoum
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