At one point there were many successful universities located throughout the Sudan. Unfortunately, the increasingly militarized state of the nation has done significant damage to enrollment levels. Most college-aged males in Sudan are forced into military service rather than being able to pursue education.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.