Established in 1990, Sudan International University is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Khartoum (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Sudan, Sudan International University (SIU) is a coeducational Sudanese higher education institution. Sudan International University (SIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.