Founded in 1994, University of Shendi is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Shendi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), River Nile. This institution also has a branch campus in Al-Matamah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Sudan, University of Shendi (USH) is a small coeducational Sudanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. University of Shendi (USH) 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 28 years old Sudanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Sudanese higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USH 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.