Founded in 1995, University of Science and Technology is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Omdurman (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Khartoum. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sudan, University of Science and Technology (UST) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational 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 degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 24 years old 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.