Established in 1991, University of Dongola is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Dongola (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Northern State. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Sudan, University of Dongola is a coeducational Sudanese higher education institution. University of Dongola offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. University of Dongola also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.