Sudan University of Science and Technology

What Sudan University of Science and Technology does

Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST) is a public research university headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan, operating under the country's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The institution traces its origins to the Khartoum Technical School established in 1902, was consolidated as Khartoum Polytechnique in 1975, and was elevated to university status under its current name in 1990. It is structured around 25 colleges spanning engineering, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, agriculture, computer science, natural sciences, business, education, languages, fine arts, music and drama, and physical education, offering programs at postgraduate (diploma, masters, PhD), undergraduate bachelor, and technical diploma levels. Delivery channels include traditional on-campus instruction in Khartoum, distance learning, and an e-learning management system (el.sustech.edu); a secondary operational site operates in Port Sudan.

The university's digital product portfolio includes an e-learning system, the SUST Repository for research publications, library services, multiple peer-reviewed academic journals, a digital gallery for the College of Fine and Applied Art, the KUKU Zoo educational facility, and the in-development SUST Radio. Specialized research infrastructure includes the Institute of Laser (recognized as a Center of Excellence in 2021), the UNESCO Chair for Women in Science and Technology, the Materials Research Center, and the Strategic and Futuristic Studies Center.

SUST's revenue model combines government funding, tuition and fees (public admission, private admission, technology programs, foreign students, distance learning), and consultancy services through its Consultancy Corporation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The student base is recruited primarily through Sudan's national centralized admission system, with additional pathways for foreign students, employees' children, and internal transfers. International outreach includes ERASMUS+ mobility, partnerships with universities in Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, Chad, Egypt, and Malaysia, and membership in Francophonie and CONFREMO.

Name

Sudan University of Science and Technology

Legal name

Sudan University of Science and Technology

Website

https://sustech.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sudan University of Science and Technology is a public university in Khartoum, Sudan, with 25 colleges delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, and technical diploma programs across engineering, medicine, sciences, agriculture, and the arts, funded by government allocations, tuition, and consultancy.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate research
• Applied sciences education
• Technical diploma programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Khartoum

HQ country

Sudan

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public university in Sudan, SUST receives government funding for operations, infrastructure, and academic programs.
2. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition including private admission fees, technology program fees, foreign student fees, and distance learning program fees.
3. Consultancy Services: The university offers consultancy services through its Consultancy Corporation, providing expertise to external organizations and generating revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sudan University of Science and Technology is a public university delivering higher education programs across 25 colleges at undergraduate (bachelor's), postgraduate (diploma, master's, PhD), and technical diploma levels. It also runs digital academic services (E-Learning platform, institutional repository, library system, peer-reviewed journals, digital gallery) and a Consultancy Corporation providing external expertise to organizations.

Product overview

Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST) operates as a multi-college educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and digital services. The university provides educational products across undergraduate, postgraduate (diploma, master's, and PhD), and technical diploma levels through both traditional classroom and distance learning methods. Key digital products include an E-Learning System for online program delivery, the SUST Repository for research publications, Library Services for academic resources, and SUST Journals for peer-reviewed research dissemination. Specialized offerings include the UNESCO Chair for Women, Science and Technology focused on gender advancement in STEM, the Digital Gallery for artistic works, and the KUKU Zoo as an educational research facility. The institution serves students across 25 colleges covering engineering, science, medicine, agriculture, arts, and technology disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Learning System Online learning management system that provides distance education programs and supports traditional program delivery through electronic methods for students across SUST's colleges.
• SUST Repository Digital institutional repository for storing and disseminating the university's research publications, theses, and academic materials.
• Library Services Comprehensive library management system offering access to academic resources, research materials, and information services for students and faculty.
• UNESCO Chair for Women, Science and Technology Specialized institute focused on promoting women's participation in science and technology through workshops, research, and community development programs.
• SUST Journals Collection of peer-reviewed academic journals covering multiple disciplines including Economic Sciences, Natural and Medical Sciences, Engineering and Computer Sciences, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, and more.
• Digital Gallery (College of Fine and Applied Art) Online digital gallery showcasing artworks and creative projects produced by students and faculty of the College of Fine and Applied Art.
• KUKU Zoo University-affiliated zoological facility serving as an educational and research resource for animal sciences and related fields.
• Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs offered across 25 colleges in disciplines including engineering, medicine, agriculture, computer science, arts, business, languages, and veterinary medicine for prospective undergraduate students in Sudan.
• Postgraduate Programs (Diploma, Masters, PhD) Postgraduate programs including PhD research, Masters by courses, and Postgraduate Diplomas offered through the College of Graduate Studies for postgraduate students and researchers.
• Technical Diploma Programs (BTech) Technology diploma programs and short courses offered through the College of Technology for technical and vocational students seeking employment-ready training.
• Consultancy Services (Consultancy Corporation) External consultancy services offered through the university's Consultancy Corporation, providing applied research expertise and advisory services to government bodies, infrastructure authorities, and private organizations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Roads, Bridges and Drainage Authority, Khartoum StatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2025Cooperation agreement for infrastructure development, research collaboration, and community service in Khartoum State.
• Sivas Cumhuriyet University (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2023ERASMUS+ Staff Mobility partnership allowing exchange of faculty and staff between institutions for professional development and collaborative research.
• Igdir University (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2023ERASMUS+ Staff Mobility partnership for staff exchange and professional development programs.
• University of N'Djamena (Chad)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2022Academic delegation visit to establish international cooperation and exchange programs between the institutions.
• QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2022Introductory workshop on university ranking methodology held at SUST for Sudanese universities.
• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2021National workshop on intellectual property for women entrepreneurs; capacity building in IP registration and commercialization.
• UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2019Partnership for entrepreneurship empowerment, innovation promotion, and self-employment opportunities for youth through workshops and training programs.
• Arab Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship and Investment Training (ARCEIT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2019Regional partnership focused on entrepreneurship training, investment promotion, and youth empowerment in technology and innovation fields.
• Agency of Universities Francophonie (AUF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019Participation in CONFREMO conferences; cooperation in teacher training and technician development; digital transformation in higher education.
• Alexandria University (Egypt)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019Agreement to train nuclear engineering students at Alexandria University.
• Saudi Arabian UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2019Cultural and academic exchange discussions with Saudi Arabian embassy representation.
• Chinese UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2019Cooperation in agriculture, petroleum, graduate studies and scientific research through joint committees and exchange programs.
• Al-Neelain UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2019Joint cooperation agreement in Medical Physics field, including training for students and joint research initiatives.
• Sudanese Atomic Energy AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2019Partnership for medical physics training and research collaboration.
• Turkish UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2019Exchange of professors, students and experts; joint conferences and workshops; cooperation in leather industry incubators.
• Swiss Embassy in SudanminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 November 2019Sponsored Open Data Workshop organized by College of Computer Science in cooperation with Sudanese Knowledge Society and Impact Hub.
• University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2019Scientific partnership for quality and institutional evaluation in scientific research.
• UNESCOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO Chair for Women in Science & Technology operates at SUST, focusing on women's empowerment in STEM fields, climate change impact on women, and skills training for women entrepreneurs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Makerere University: Uganda's flagship public research university and East Africa's leading applied sciences institution. Comparable in scale, college breadth, and applied-science mission, serving as a regional benchmark for SUST.
• University of Nairobi: Kenya's premier public research university with broad applied-science offerings. Comparable in scale, multi-college structure, and Eastern African regional role.

Direct peers

• University of Khartoum: Sudan's flagship public research university in Khartoum, offering similar multi-faculty undergraduate and graduate programs. It is the most direct competitor in the Sudanese higher-education market for both students and faculty.
• Ahfad University for Women: Private Sudanese university focused on women, sharing SUST's gender-inclusion emphasis. Comparable in size and Sudanese higher-education market context.
• International University of Africa: Public Sudanese university with applied and language-focused programs. Comparable in mission, scale, and government funding model to SUST.
• Al-Neelain University: Major public Sudanese university with joint cooperation agreement with SUST in medical physics. Offers overlapping programs in science, medicine, and engineering, competing for the same Sudanese student pool.
• University of Gezira: Large public Sudanese university offering health sciences, engineering, and agriculture programs. Closely comparable in applied sciences focus and public-university operating model.
• Omdurman Islamic University: One of Sudan's largest public universities, offering a broad range of programs including applied sciences. Competes with SUST for Sudanese students across multiple colleges.

Broad incumbents

• Alexandria University: Major Egyptian public research university with which SUST has a nuclear engineering training agreement. Larger and broader in scope, but operates the same public-university applied-science model in the wider region.

Emerging players

• African Leadership University: Pan-African private university network focused on STEM, leadership, and practical skills. Comparable in mission to produce market-ready graduates and offers a model for African higher-education evolution that SUST competes with for top African students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sudanuniversityofscienceante
• Facebookfacebook.com/sustech.edu
• Xx.com/sudanuniv_SUST

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles44 records

Subsidiaries37 records

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