University of Al Jazirah
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The University of Gezira, established in 1975 in Wad Madani, Sudan, stands as a prominent public university and the first Sudanese university outside Khartoum. It was founded with the mission to link education to community development, especially addressing rural needs and environmental challenges in Sudan. The university has grown from a few initial schools to fourteen faculties and four institutes, spread across multiple campuses in Gezira State and Northern State. Its campuses include specialized faculties such as Medicine, Agriculture, Engineering, Education, and several research institutes focused on local agricultural and environmental issues. The university played a key role in training professionals to support Sudan's rural development, leveraging its proximity to the Gezira Project, one of Africa's largest agricultural initiatives. Despite challenges including recent conflict-related disruptions, it remains a vital educational and research institution in Sudan.
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Consejo: Visitors interested in the university should check for any travel advisories due to regional conflicts. The best time to visit the campuses is during the academic year when faculties and research centers are active. Prior arrangements or appointments may be necessary for guided tours or meetings. No public ticketing is required as it is an educational institution. Modest campus visits are recommended to respect ongoing academic activities.
Datos interesantes
- •The University of Gezira is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World.
- •It is located near the Gezira Project, one of the largest agricultural projects in Africa, crucial to Sudan's economy.
- •The university was once considered a rival to the University of Khartoum in academic excellence.
- •It has multiple campuses spread across Gezira State and one in Northern State, reflecting its broad educational reach.
- •One of its notable faculty members was Ibrahim El-Bedawi, former Sudanese Minister of Finance and Economic Planning.
Historia
Founded in 1975 by regional governor Abdelrahim Mahmoud with support from President Gaafar Nimeiry, the University of Gezira was the first Sudanese university established outside Khartoum.
It was created to serve community development by linking education with Sudan's rural and environmental needs, particularly leveraging the nearby Gezira agricultural project.
Over the decades, it expanded its faculties and campuses, becoming a leading institution in Sudan.
Recently, during the Sudanese civil war starting in 2023, the university suffered attacks that affected its facilities.
Guía del lugar
University City Campus (Neshaishiba)
Located on the northern outskirts of Wad Madani, this campus houses the university administration, central deanships, and faculties including Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Economics and Rural Development, Textiles, and research institutes related to horticulture and sugar production. It also includes the University of Gezira Farm, a key site for practical agricultural studies.
Elrazi Campus
Situated in southern Wad Madani, Elrazi hosts faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy, Applied Medical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Dentistry, and Mathematical and Computer Sciences. It also includes the Water Management and Irrigation Institute, National Cancer Institute, and other research centers. The campus supports advanced medical and scientific education and research.
Hantoub Campus
Home to the Faculty of Education - Hantoub and the Institute of Islamization of Knowledge, this campus emphasizes teacher education and the integration of Islamic principles in knowledge development.
Contacto
Teléfono: 012 977 1033