University of West Kordofan

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University of Western Kordofan
جامعة غرب كردفان
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Website www.uwkordofan.net

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References

  1. "Sudanese higher education". Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. Retrieved 2011-09-15.
  2. "University of Western Kordofan". University of Western Kordofan. Retrieved 2011-09-15.