Established in 1990, Nile Valley University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Khartoum (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Atbara. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sudan, Nile Valley University (NVU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Nile Valley University (NVU) 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 EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 30 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Sudanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 