Established in 1990, University of Kordofan is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of El-Obeid (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Kordofan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Sudan, University of Kordofan (UOFKORD) is a large coeducational Sudanese higher education institution. University of Kordofan (UOFKORD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 32 years old Sudanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Sudanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOFKORD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.