Founded in 1995, University of Science and Technology is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Omdurman (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Khartoum. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Sudan, University of Science and Technology (UST) is a large coeducational Sudanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. University of Science and Technology (UST) 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 27 years old Sudanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Sudanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.