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 (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 26 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.