Founded in 1966, Ahfad University for Women is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Omdurman (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Khartoum. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Sudan, Ahfad University for Women (AUW) is a medium-sized women only Sudanese higher education institution. Ahfad University for Women (AUW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old Sudanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Sudanese higher education organization a least selective institution. AUW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.