University of Khartoum, Khartoum

Name: University of Khartoum
Address: Al-Gamaa Avenue, Khartoum, 11111, Sudan

#15 among attractions in Khartoum

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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. Since that date, the University of Khartoum has been recognized as a top university and a high-ranked academic institution in Sudan and Africa. ()

Local name: جامعة الخرطوم Established: 1902 (122 years ago)Coordinates: 15°36'39"N, 32°32'29"E

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Al-Gamaa AvenueKhartoum 11111 Sudan

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University of Khartoum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Souq al Arabi, St. Matthew's Cathedral, El Mek Nimr Bridge, Blue Nile Road and Railway Bridge.

1.3 miSW
Market, Shopping
Souq al Arabi, Khartoum
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Khartoum, the capital city of Sudan, lies Souq al Arabi, the city's bustling central market and a hub of commercial activity. This sprawling marketplace is not just a shopping destination; it's a vibrant tapestry of Sudanese culture, trade,...
0.5 miW
Church
St. Matthew's Cathedral, Khartoum
13 min walk • St. Matthew's Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith in the bustling city of Khartoum, Sudan. This sacred edifice serves as the primary church for the Anglican community in the capital, providing a space for worship and spiritual solace amidst the vibrant urban...
0.6 miW
Bridge
El Mek Nimr Bridge, Khartoum
15 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...
~1830 ftNE
Bridge
Blue Nile Road and Railway Bridge, Khartoum
9 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...
1 miNE
Bridge
Kober Bridge, Khartoum
25 min walk • Kober Bridge is a bridge for road traffic that links the neighbourhood of al-Riadh in Khartoum with Kafouri in the industrial city Khartoum North across the Blue Nile in central Sudan. Named after the adjacent neighbourhood Kober in Khartoum North, it is also called "Armed Forces Bridge" and was opened on 23 October 2014.
1 miS
Cemetery
Khartoum Memorial, Khartoum
26 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.
1.2 miE
Universities and schools
National Ribat University, Khartoum
32 min walk • The National Ribat University is a university based in the city of Khartoum, Sudan. The President of the Republic is the sponsor of the university.
1.1 miSW
Universities and schools
Comboni College of Science & Technology, Khartoum
30 min walk • Comboni College for Science and Technology, originally Comboni College for Computer Science, is a private college in Khartoum, Sudan, established as a technical college since 2001. It goes back to the earlier school for boys, founded by Catholic priests from Italy in 1929.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is University of Khartoum open?

University of Khartoum is open:

Monday 8 am - 3 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 3 pm
Thursday 8 am - 3 pm
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 8 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to University of Khartoum?

Nearby attractions include Blue Nile Road and Railway Bridge, Khartoum (9 min walk), St. Matthew's Cathedral, Khartoum (13 min walk), El Mek Nimr Bridge, Khartoum (15 min walk).

How to get to University of Khartoum by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Khartoum:

Bus

موقف حافلات الستين (23 min walk)
موقف حافلات المركز الاسلامي (23 min walk)

Train

Khartoum Train Station (37 min walk)
هيئة سكك حديد السودان (37 min walk)