1. Ahfad University College for Women was established in 1966 then became Ahfad
University for Women in 1995.
2. Ahfad University for Women is a non-governmental & non for Profit University.
3. Number of Students: 6271
4. Number of Teachers: 334 (40 Professors, 38 Associate Professors, 81 Assistant Professors,
140 Lecturers)
5. AUW Vision: To be a nationally prominent university & leading institution worldwide,
known for gender equity, women empowerment, academic excellence, research, civic
engagement & social responsibility.
6. AUW Mission: is to provide quality education for women to strengthen their role in
national and rural development, and in seeking equity for themselves and other fellow
women in all facets of Sudanese society using a combination of well articulated
academic courses, on the job training, individual research, and community extension
activities.
University Schools:
* School of Health Sciences
* School of Psychology & Preschool Education
* School of Management Studies
* School of Rural Extension Education and Development
* School of Medicine
* School of Pharmacy