Established in 1994, University of El Imam El Mahdi is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Kosti (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), White Nile. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Sudan, University of El Imam El Mahdi is a coeducational Sudanese higher education institution. University of El Imam El Mahdi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. University of El Imam El Mahdi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.