Established in 1956, University of Khartoum is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Khartoum (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Omdurman. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Sudan, University of Khartoum is a large coeducational Sudanese higher education institution. University of Khartoum offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. University of Khartoum also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.