Founded in 2001, University of Albutana is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Rufaa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Al Jazirah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Sudan, University of Albutana is a coeducational Sudanese higher education institution. University of Albutana offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. University of Albutana also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.