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About Us

Our Leadership

Education is Capital.

Bringing decades of experience and vision to guide UMST towards excellence in education, research, and innovation.

Professor Mamoun Homeida

Professor Mamoun Homeida

Chancellor

Founder of UMST and visionary leader who established the university in 1996. Under his guidance, UMST has grown from 60 students into a leading health sciences institution training future doctors, dentists, and medical scientists across three faculties.

Professor Samir Shaheen

Professor Samir Shaheen

Vice Chancellor

Leading UMST during an exciting period of growth and transformation, Professor Shaheen oversees the expansion into Rwanda and across East Africa.

Dr. Suzan Homeida

Dr. Suzan Homeida

Deputy Vice Chancellor — Administration & Finance

Brings decades of experience in university administration, overseeing financial operations and institutional partnerships.

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Vice Chancellor — Khartoum Campus

Leading academic and operational direction for UMST's founding campus in Khartoum.

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Dr. Sahar Elbager

Vice Chancellor — Tanzania Campus

Heading UMST's clinical and academic operations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.