Verifying Sudanese University Degrees: MOHE and Evaluation Guide

Sudan's higher education system

Sudan's higher education is overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHE). Sudan has approximately 40 public and private universities. The University of Khartoum (established 1902) is the oldest and most prestigious institution.

Verification steps

1. Check MOHE recognition — Verify the institution is recognized by MOHE. VerifyED includes recognized Sudanese institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Sudanese universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. MOHE equivalency — MOHE provides degree equivalency services for domestic and foreign credentials.
4. Document authentication — Documents need authentication through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key considerations

• University of Khartoum — One of Africa's oldest universities, well-recognized internationally.
• Medical education — Sudan has a strong medical education tradition. Medical degrees are recognized in many Arab countries.
• Current challenges — Political instability may affect institutional operations and verification timelines.