The history of Sudan University of Science & Technology (SUST) goes back to Khartoum Technical School and School of Commerce, then School of Radiology (1932), School of arts(1946), Khartoum Technical institute (1950) ,Shambat Institute of Agriculture (1954), Institute of music & drama and the Higher Institute of physical education (1969).

In 1975 which was upgraded to Sudan University of Science & Technology in 1990 forming the largest institution of technology in Sudan. The University increased ten fold over the past 15 years in terms of programs and number of students.

SUST maintains cultural and scientific ties with a number of institutions abroad and effectively participates in international scientific activities through which it has ranked notable standing and gained international recognition.

SUST consist of 19 collages offering different programs including graduate programs (PHD, Masters and higher diploma) in addition to training and continuing studies.

Throughout its history, SUST's graduates have been competent and skilled in scientific and applied knowledge; therefore they have been desirable and preferable in the labor market. The University manages regular trainings to its teaching staff and interacts with the community.

The University offers its programs through conventional teaching means besides distant learning programs and e-learning methods using the most modern laboratories, workshops, networks and computers in the region.

SUST specializations range between engineering, business, agriculture, veterinary, education, science, languages, radiology, laboratory, water technology and forestry to creative specializations like fine and applied arts, music, drama, physical and sports education.

SUST's scientific contribution was crowned with introduction of new fields such as computer and communication sciences.

The Computer Centre, Centre of Peace Culture, Institute of Woman and Child's Health Development, Laser Institute, Distant Learning Centre and Aviation Centre represent the Universities reach to community.

The University is steadily proceeding with expansion and modernization by disseminating knowledge, serving the community preparing specialized framework and highly qualified staff to achieve its goals and attains its messages.