Alsharq University for Science and Technology 2026: What Are the Majors and Is the Degree Accredited?

Alsharq University for Science and Technology – Sudan

Academic Profile, Majors, Rankings, and Digital Presence 2026

1. About the University

Al-Sharq University for Science and Technology a private Sudanese higher education institution headquartered in the city of Kassala in eastern Sudan.

The institution began in 1996 under the name Alsharq Ahlia College, its academic programs then developed over the following years, and in 2023 it was upgraded from a college to a university under the name Al-Sharq University for Science and Technology after meeting the required criteria and conditions, as reported by the Sudan News Agency citing the university's administration.

The university's name appears in Sudanese admission data under Alsharq University for Science and Technology – Kassala, which distinguishes it from East Sudan University for Science and Technology – Port Sudan.

2. History and Development of the University

The Sudan News Agency confirms that the university was founded in 1996 as a college and was then upgraded to a university in 2023 after meeting the criteria and conditions.

3. Location

Country: Sudan
City: Kassala
Region: Eastern Sudan

The university is among the higher education institutions serving the city of Kassala and the states of eastern Sudan.

4. Colleges and Academic Structure

There are temporal discrepancies in the published data regarding the number of colleges.

Sources describing the university's earlier structure refer to 8 colleges and major programs, while reports published in December 2025 indicated that the university had expanded to 13 faculties after adding several health and specialized colleges.

Among the colleges and programs appearing in the published data:

Core academic colleges

• Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
• Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Faculty of Nursing Sciences
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• College of Health and Environmental Health
• College of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Faculty of Physical Therapy
• Faculty of Administrative Sciences
• College of Economic and Banking Studies
• College of Computer Science
• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Law
• Other health colleges and programs under development

More recent sources indicate that the university was also working to complete the dentistry program and expand in the field of media.

Important editorial note: The figure “13 colleges” should not be treated as a fixed number for all years; it reflects the expansion phase announced in 2025, while older sources show a smaller structure.

5. College of Medicine and Surgery

Alsharq University for Science and Technology offers a program in medicine and surgery.

Official Sudanese admission data for 2023 shows a College of Medicine and Surgery at Alsharq University – Kassala, with a study duration of five years according to the published admission guide.

The university also hosted the Sudanese Medical Council's professional practice examinations in February 2025, which covered general practitioners, dentists, and pharmacists, reflecting the use of the university's facilities as a center for medical professional examinations.

6. College of Medical Laboratory Sciences

Medical laboratory sciences constitute one of the university's health tracks.

The college appears in Sudanese admission data among Alsharq University's academic programs, and the university has published news about academic activities of the Department of Hematology and Immunology in 2025.

7. College of Nursing Sciences

The university includes a nursing sciences program, with specializations linked to the fields of:

• Medical Nursing
• Surgical Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
• Community Health Nursing

The College of Nursing Sciences appears in the official Sudanese admission data for Alsharq University – Kassala.

8. College of Pharmacy

was added Faculty of Pharmacy as part of the university's academic and health expansion phase.

Published admission data indicates a pharmacy program at Alsharq University for Science and Technology – Kassala.

The university also hosted the pharmacy professional practice examinations in 2025, within the Sudanese Medical Council examinations held at the university's facilities.

9. New Health Programs

The year 2025 saw an expansion in the university's health sector.

According to a report published in December 2025, the following were added:

• College of Nutrition and Dietetics
• College of Health and Environmental Health
• Faculty of Pharmacy

Approval was also granted for Faculty of Physical Therapy, with steps underway to establish a College of Dentistry.

This reflects the transition of the university's academic structure from a multi-specialty private college model to a university institution with a greater presence in the health and medical sciences.

10. Administrative and Economic Sciences

The published administrative and economic programs include:

Administrative Sciences

• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Marketing

Economic and Banking Studies

• Economics
• Banking Studies
• Banking and Finance

Other sources also mention the specialization of Rural Development within the economic field.

11. Computer Science and Information Technology

The computing and technology sector appears among the university's core academic fields.

Among the programs mentioned in the sources:

• computer science
• Information Systems
• Information technology

The university also began implementing digital transformation steps in 2024 and announced the launch of an electronic examination platform, with students of the College of Medical Laboratory Sciences using the platform in midterm exams.

12. College of Arts and Media

Published programs in the literary and humanities fields include:

• English Language and Literature
• Arabic language and literature
• Psychology and Early Childhood Education
• Media and Communication Sciences

Some media tracks include:

• Radio and Television
• Public Relations and Media
• Journalism and Digital Publishing

Future plans were also reported to add media more broadly within the university's expansion.

13. College of Law

The university offers law programs, and published data points to the fields of:

• Public Law
• Private law
• Comparative Jurisprudence

The College of Law also organized academic activities and workshops related to the legal profession regulation examination in 2024.

14. Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research

The university gradually evolved from a private educational institution into a university encompassing research activities, programs, and postgraduate studies.

Published sources indicate the establishment of specialized centers, including:

• Rural Development Center
• Alsharq Center for Legal Studies
• Sickle Cell Anemia and Nutrition Center
• Training and Research Center

Published academic studies linked to the College of Postgraduate Studies at Alsharq University for Science and Technology have also appeared, confirming the presence of research activity and postgraduate studies at the institution.

15. Scientific Research

The university's research activity appears in a number of fields, most notably:

• Medical and health sciences
• Nutrition
• Sickle cell anemia
• Law
• Economics and rural development
• Computing
• Teaching
• Social studies

Published research also bears the name of College of Postgraduate Studies – Alsharq University for Science and Technology, including studies addressing total quality management and labor market requirements for graduates of Sudanese universities.

16. Digital Transformation and the Smart University

In July 2025, Alsharq University for Science and Technology announced plans to transform into a smart university under well-designed programs and plans.

The steps appearing in the sources included:

• Developing electronic systems.
• Using electronic platforms in examinations.
• Developing academic and administrative management electronically.
• Linking the electronic system to the competent authorities at the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Developing student services.

The Sudan News Agency confirmed that the university was working on transforming into a smart university under defined plans and programs.

In July 2026, the university held a presentation of its electronic system before officials from the Ministry of Higher Education, with a proposal to electronically link the system to the General Administration of Private, National, and Foreign Higher Education.

17. Infrastructure and Institutional Expansion 2026

In July 2026, the university inaugurated a number of new facilities, including:

• Administrative buildings.
• A female students' dormitory.
• Sports fields.

The university also presented its electronic system to a delegation from the Ministry of Higher Education and discussed developing electronic systems and supporting digital transformation.

18. Community Responsibility

The university is connected to its local environment in eastern Sudan, and its plans and programs show areas linked to the region's issues, including:

• Rural development.
• Health.
• Nutrition.
• Combating sickle cell anemia.
• Training.
• Community service.

The university also announced free scholarships for students selected through the secretariat of the Kassala State government, according to statements by the university director in 2025.

19. Global Rankings

QS World University Rankings

As of September 2026, I could not verify the existence of a numerical ranking for Alsharq University for Science and Technology in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Therefore, no QS number or range should be listed for the university without an official source.

QS Arab Region Rankings

I could not verify the university's inclusion in the list of numerically ranked universities in QS Arab Region Rankings 2026.

Consequently, no numerical Arab QS ranking is recorded for the university in this profile.

Times Higher Education – THE

I could not verify a documented numerical ranking for the university in:

• THE World University Rankings 2026
• THE Arab University Rankings
• THE Impact Rankings

Therefore, no numerical ranking in THE is attributed to it.

ShanghaiRanking – ARWU

There is no documented numerical ranking for the university in ARWU 2026.

20. Webometrics

I was unable to verify a reliable recent release from the official Webometrics page giving the university a clear numerical ranking in 2026.

Therefore, based on the site's methodology, I do not recommend placing an unverified Webometrics figure on the university's page.

This differs from some other Sudanese universities for which clear pages and rankings are available in the Webometrics databases.

21. Arab Ranking for Universities

I did not find in the results of Arab University Rankings 2025 issued by the Association of Arab Universities a documented numerical ranking for Alsharq University for Science and Technology.

Accordingly:

Arab Ranking 2025: Not ranked with a documented number in the verified data.

This does not necessarily mean a negative academic assessment; it means there is no ranking that can be attributed to it in the verified edition.

22. Accreditation and Academic Quality

The university is subject to the Sudanese higher education system, and the Ministry of Higher Education and the competent authorities monitor quality and accreditation requirements.

During a July 2026 visit, the Director of the Evaluation and Accreditation Department at the Ministry of Higher Education spoke about the seven national quality standards, emphasizing the importance of regularizing the status of faculty members and adhering to quality and academic accreditation requirements.

It is important to distinguish between:

National recognition and licensing
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International institutional or programmatic accreditation.

I could not verify that Alsharq University holds international institutional accreditation such as QS Stars, ACQUIN, ASIC, or ABET accreditation in the available official sources, so none of these accreditations are listed.

23. Its Relationship with the Sudanese Medical Council

The university hosted the Sudanese Medical Council's professional practice examinations in February 2025.

The examinations included:

The Sudan News Agency noted that the university is working with the Medical Council with the aim of making the center a permanent annual examination venue.

24. Digital Presence

The university has a website under the name AUST, in addition to a presence on social media networks.

It also launched an electronic system for students and began using the electronic platform in examinations in 2024; the steps then evolved toward a fully integrated electronic university system in 2026.

Official website: Alsharq University for Science and Technology – AUST

25. Institutional Status in 2026

The university's institutional development can be summarized in four stages:

1996: A private college in Kassala
↓
2004–2022: Expansion in programs and specializations
↓
2023: Upgrade to a university
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2025–2026: Expansion in health colleges, infrastructure, and digital transformation

This development is documented particularly in statements by the university administration and the Sudan News Agency, in addition to published reports on the colleges' expansion in 2025 and the new facilities in 2026.

26. Indicators Usable in the University Profile

27. A Historical Reading of Academic Development

The case of Alsharq University for Science and Technology is distinguished by its transition from the model of a private college founded in 1996 to a multi-field university institution.

The expansion was initially directed toward:

administration, economics, computing, law, and the humanities

then later expanded into:

medicine, laboratory sciences, and nursing

then added in the 2025 phase:

pharmacy, nutrition, health, environmental health, and physical therapy.

This makes the health sector one of the most prominent components of the university's current academic structure.

28. Academic Summary

Al-Sharq University for Science and Technology in Kassala is a Sudanese higher education institution that began in 1996 under the name Alsharq Ahlia College, then was elevated to university status in 2023.

Its academic scope evolved from administration, economics, computing, law, and the humanities to a broader set of medical and health programs, including medicine, laboratory sciences, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, health, and physical therapy.

In 2025–2026, the university clearly focused on institutional expansion and digital transformation, with the announcement of the smart university project, the development of the electronic system, and the opening of new facilities in 2026.

As for Global rankings, as no documented numerical ranking for the university has been verified as of September 2026 in QS, THE, ShanghaiRanking, or the Arab Ranking for Universities. Therefore, the university's page should currently focus on institutional data, programs, national accreditation, scientific research, digital presence, and historical development, with ranking indicators to be updated as soon as an official listing for the university is released.

References and Sources

1. Sudan News Agency – SUNA: The development of Alsharq University for Science and Technology and its upgrade from a college to a university, and the plan to transform into a smart university.
   Sudan News Agency – Alsharq University for Science and Technology
2. Sudan News Agency: Hosting the Sudanese Medical Council examinations at Alsharq University.
   SUNA report on the Medical Council examinations
3. Alsharq University for Science and Technology – Official Website: University news, the electronic platform, and programs.
   Official website of Alsharq University for Science and Technology
4. Sudanese Admission Guide: Program data and minimum admission thresholds at Alsharq University – Kassala.
5. Published report on the university's expansion in 2025: The new colleges and expansion in the health sector.
6. 2026 report on facility development and electronic transformation: Opening of the administrative buildings, the female students' dormitory, and the sports fields, and development of the electronic system.

Profile update date: September 14, 2026