The Ahfad University for Women (AUW) was established in1966 with the aim to train and equip women to become active change agents in the development of Sudan. AUW is a pioneer higher education institution in Sudan whose philosophy is women’s education, development and empowerment. It’s history goes back to 1907 when the first school for girls was established in Sudan. Currently AUW has 6533 students from all parts of Sudan, neighboring countries and around the all the world.

Vision: To create female change agents and leaders who can participate actively in the development of the Sudan, neighboring countries and around the world using a combination of well articulated academic courses, on-the-job training, individual research, and community outreach activities.

Mission: To provide quality education for women to strengthen their roles in national and rural development, and in seeking equity for themselves and other fellow women in all facets of Sudanese society

The Admission section of this website is a good starting point to learn more about Admission to AUW. When you join AUW, you will be among more than six thousands students who joined AUW before you and marked their steps by hard work critical leadership. Our students are capable of learning quickly and acquiring new skills, analyzing gained information and responding to the community demands, working in harmony to prepare for future roles in the world, and serving as enlightened leaders.