In 1970s, the Sudanese government accepted senior teachers from China, such as Professor Zhang Jiamin from Peking University and Professor Chen Zhongyao from Shanghai International Studies University. As a result, the university has gained a good reputation and become a destination for Muslim students all over the world.
Sudan African International University has the following departments: 1. Law school; 2. School of Economics, Politics and Management; 3. Academy of Applied Sciences; 4. Computer College; 5. Medical college; 6. College of Pharmacy; 7. School of Dentistry; 8. School of Nursing; 9. Faculty of Arts; 10. College of Education; 1 1. School of Engineering; 12. Institute of Geographical Sciences; 13. Institute of Islamic Culture