Founded in 1966, Ahfad University for Women is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Omdurman (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Khartoum.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Sudan, Ahfad University for Women (AUW) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) women only higher education institution. Ahfad University for Women (AUW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Sudanese higher education organization a least selective institution. 