SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2009 (founded as private university serving eastern Oman; "A'Sharqiyah" = "Eastern" in Arabic). Major eastern Oman private university. Founded 2009. "A'SHARQIYAH" = "Eastern" in Arabic — named after the Eastern Region (Ash Sharqiyah) that it serves. Located in Ibra. ~3,500 students.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2008 (Oman branch of AOU established 2002 by Arab Gulf Programme for Development with HRH Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Saudi sponsorship; UK Open University partnership). Oman branch of AOU. Founded 2008 (AOU founded 2002 by Arab Gulf Programme for Development with HRH PRINCE TALAL BIN ABDULAZIZ Saudi sponsorship). UK OPEN UNIVERSITY partnership for distance learning across 9 Arab countries (Kuwait + Bahrain + Jordan + Lebanon + Egypt + Sudan + Saudi + Oman + Palestine). ~2,500 students Oman branch. Critical for working adults + women in non-urban areas.
SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 1983 (chartered by Central Bank of Oman as Oman's national banking and finance training institution). Oman's national banking and finance training college. Founded 1983 by Central Bank of Oman. ~1,500 students. Premier pipeline for Omani banking + financial services sector. Critical for Vision 2040 financial services diversification.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Tourism
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- Email
- admissions@du.edu.om
- Phone
- +968 2323 7000
Founded 2004 (founded as private university serving southern Oman in Salalah — Dhofar region capital, UNESCO Land of Frankincense World Heritage area 2000). Southern Oman private flagship university in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate. Founded 2004. Located in DHOFAR — historic FRANKINCENSE-PRODUCTION region, UNESCO LAND OF FRANKINCENSE WORLD HERITAGE 2000 (4 archaeological sites: Sumhuram, Al-Baleed, Ubar, Wadi Dawkah). Frankincense was traded from Dhofar across ancient world to Egypt + Rome + India + China for ~3,000 years — one of the world's most valuable historic commodities. ~5,000+ students. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. Strong engineering + business programmes. Salalah's khareef (monsoon) season unique in Arabian Peninsula — green Salalah unique geography.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2007 (chartered as private engineering college; British curriculum partnership). Muscat private engineering college. Founded 2007. British curriculum partnership. ~1,800 students. Strong engineering + IT programmes.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 1996 (founded as private college; among Oman's OLDEST private institutions; UK university partnerships). Major Muscat private college. Founded 1996 — among Oman's OLDEST private institutions. UK university partnerships (Staffordshire University, etc.). ENGLISH-MEDIUM. ~3,000 students. Strong business + IT + engineering.
SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 1995 (founded by University of Bedfordshire UK educational partnership; among Oman's OLDEST private institutions). Major Muscat private college. Founded 1995 — Oman's FIRST private HE college. UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE UK educational partnership. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. ~2,500 students. Strong business + IT programmes.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 1999 (founded as private college; comprehensive programmes). Major Muscat private college. Founded 1999. ~2,000 students.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- Email
- admissions@mec.edu.om
- Phone
- +968 2458 3333
Founded 2002 (founded by Coventry University UK educational partnership; English-medium engineering and IT focus). Major Muscat private engineering + IT college. Founded 2002 by COVENTRY UNIVERSITY UK educational partnership. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. ~4,000+ students. Strong engineering + computing + business programmes targeting Oman's technical workforce needs.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Military Studies
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2013 (chartered as Royal Air Force of Oman's technical military training university; engineering for defense). Royal Air Force of Oman's technical military training university. Founded 2013. ~1,500 cadets. Engineering training for Sultan's Armed Forces — Oman maintains professional military with British training heritage (since 1958 British military assistance).
SubjectsBusiness & Management · Computer Science & IT
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 1996 (chartered as private business + IT college; one of Oman's OLDEST private institutions). One of Oman's OLDEST private colleges. Founded 1996. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. Strong business + IT programmes. American + Canadian curriculum partnerships. ~3,000 students.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Maritime Sciences
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2016 (founded as private university by Aston University UK educational partnership; English-medium). Major Muscat private university. Founded 2016 by ASTON UNIVERSITY UK educational partnership. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. ~2,000 students. Strong business + engineering + maritime programmes.
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2018 (chartered by merger of Caledonian College of Engineering 1996 + Oman Medical College + Muscat Pharmacy Institute into NU; Oman's LARGEST private university). OMAN'S LARGEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY. Founded 2018 by merger of CALEDONIAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 1996 (Glasgow Caledonian University Scotland partnership) + OMAN MEDICAL COLLEGE (1995, originally Omani medical pipeline) + Muscat Pharmacy Institute. ~10,000+ students. Multi-campus Muscat. Strong engineering + medicine + pharmacy + business. Significant international + Pakistani student community.
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 1982 (chartered by Ministry of Health as Oman's premier nursing + allied health training college). Oman's premier nursing + allied health training college. Founded 1982 by Ministry of Health — one of Oman's OLDEST HE institutions. ~2,500 students. Major pipeline for Omani nurses + allied health professionals.
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2006 (chartered as specialised private dental college; only standalone dental HE in Oman). Oman's specialised dental college — only standalone dental HE in Oman. Founded 2006. ~800 students. Premier dental training in Oman.
SubjectsTourism · Business & Management
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2002 (founded by Oman Ministry of Tourism as specialised tourism + hospitality college; Swiss Hotel Management School partnership). Oman's specialised tourism + hospitality college. Founded 2002 by Ministry of Tourism with SWISS HOTEL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL partnership. ~1,500 students. Critical for Vision 2040 tourism sector diversification (Oman has unique tourism assets: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque + Mutrah Souq + Wahiba Sands + Jebel Akhdar + Musandam fjords + Salalah khareef + frankincense heritage).
SubjectsArchitecture & Design · Arts & Humanities
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2005 (chartered as specialised design + architecture college). Muscat specialised design + architecture college. Founded 2005. ~1,000 students. Interior + graphic + fashion design + architecture programmes.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- Email
- admissions@su.edu.om
- Phone
- +968 2685 0100
Founded 2001 (founded as Sohar College of Applied Sciences with University of Queensland Australia partnership; full Sohar University 2003; located in HISTORIC SOHAR — Oman's ancient capital + birthplace of legendary navigator Ahmad ibn Majid + reputed birthplace of Sinbad the Sailor). Northern Oman private flagship university. Founded 2001 as Sohar College of Applied Sciences with UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA partnership. Full Sohar University 2003. Located in HISTORIC SOHAR — Oman's ancient capital + major Indian Ocean trade port for ~3,000 years. Sohar is reputed birthplace of SINBAD THE SAILOR (the legendary Arabian Nights navigator) and birthplace of AHMAD IBN MAJID (1432-1500 CE) — Arab navigator who guided Vasco da Gama from East Africa to India 1498, opening European-Indian Ocean route. ~8,000+ students. ENGLISH-MEDIUM.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Agriculture & Environmental Studies
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- Email
- admissions@squ.edu.om
- Phone
- +968 2414 1111
Founded 1986 (chartered 1981 by Royal Decree of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said; opened to students 1986; OMAN'S OLDEST and ONLY public national university for 35+ years; named after SULTAN QABOOS BIN SAID AL SAID — modernizer of Oman 1970-2020). OMAN'S PREMIER AND FLAGSHIP NATIONAL UNIVERSITY. Chartered 1981 by Royal Decree of SULTAN QABOOS BIN SAID AL SAID (1940-2020), opened to students 1986. OMAN'S OLDEST modern university and ONLY public national university for 35+ years until UTAS 2020 reorganization. Located on Al-Khoudh campus, Muscat. ~17,000+ students. 9 colleges including Medicine (College of Medicine and Health Sciences — premier Omani medical training, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital affiliation), Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Education, Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Economics and Political Science, Law, Nursing. CRITICAL CONTEXT: Sultan Qaboos ruled Oman 1970-2020 — overthrowing his medieval-isolated father Sultan Said bin Taimur in 1970 Bloodless Coup, then transforming Oman from country with ~3 schools + ~3 km paved roads + total HE = ZERO into modern state with comprehensive HE system. SQU is his crown educational achievement. Sultan Qaboos died 10 January 2020, succeeded by cousin Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in peaceful transition. ENGLISH-MEDIUM instruction primary (Arabic for some humanities). Major Pakistani + Indian + GCC international student community.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
- Email
- admissions@unizwa.edu.om
- Phone
- +968 2544 6300
Founded 2002 (founded as Oman's FIRST private university by Royal Decree; located in HISTORIC NIZWA — former capital of Oman during Imamate of Oman, ancient Ibadi Islamic learning centre). OMAN'S FIRST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY. Founded 2002 by Royal Decree. Located in HISTORIC NIZWA — Oman's former capital during the IMAMATE OF OMAN (Ibadi Islamic religious state 793-1959 CE), one of the world's oldest centres of Ibadi Islamic learning and jurisprudence. Symbolic placement honouring Oman's pre-modern Ibadi scholarly tradition. ~10,000+ students. 5 colleges + research centres. ENGLISH-MEDIUM with Arabic Islamic studies. Strong Sharia + Arabic + education + engineering. CRITICAL CONTEXT: Ibadi Islam (the majority Omani Islamic school) is distinct from Sunni and Shia, predating the Sunni-Shia split by emerging from the Kharijites c. 657 CE; today found majority only in Oman + Algeria's Mzab + East African + Libya communities. University of Nizwa serves as modern guardian of Ibadi scholarship.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2020 (UTAS regional campus serving western Oman). UTAS regional campus in Ibri. Founded 2020. ~2,500 students. Serves western Oman near UAE border.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2020 (chartered by merger of 7 pre-existing Colleges of Technology + Colleges of Applied Sciences into unified UTAS network under Sultan Haitham; heritage to 1984 Higher College of Technology founding). Oman's NEW national technical university network — chartered 2020 by SULTAN HAITHAM BIN TARIQ'S Royal Decree consolidating 7 pre-existing public Colleges of Technology + Colleges of Applied Sciences into unified UTAS. Heritage to Higher College of Technology founded 1984. UTAS-Muscat is MAIN/HEAD campus with ~10,000+ students. National-scale technical pipeline serving Oman's Vision 2040 industrial diversification.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2020 (UTAS regional campus serving central Oman; heritage to Nizwa College of Technology). UTAS regional campus in Nizwa. Founded 2020 within UTAS network. Heritage to Nizwa College of Technology. ~4,000 students. Serves central Oman.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2020 (UTAS regional campus serving southern Oman; heritage to Salalah College of Technology). UTAS regional campus in Salalah, Dhofar. Founded 2020 within UTAS network. ~3,500 students. Serves southern Oman + Dhofar region.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics
- Accreditation
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Sultanate of Oman (MOHERI / وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث العلمي والابتكار) — apex regulator for Omani HEIs. Established as Ministry of Higher Education 1994, reorganised as MOHERI 2020 under Sultan Haitham integrating research + innovation portfolios. Omani HE: (1) NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES — Sultan Qaboos University (premier flagship 1986); (2) PUBLIC TECHNICAL — University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS, 7-campus network formed 2020 by merger); (3) PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES — Nizwa, Sohar, Dhofar, Middle East College, etc. (~10 private universities); (4) PRIVATE COLLEGES — ~25 colleges of business, technology, applied sciences; (5) SPECIALISED — Military Technological College, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Medical College (now part of NU). Plus Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) handles quality assurance. Arabic is national language; ENGLISH is HE primary medium especially for STEM/medicine. Total ~60 HEIs serving ~5 million population (~40% expatriate, large Pakistani + Indian + Bangladeshi workforce + students).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
Founded 2020 (UTAS regional campus serving northern Batinah coast). UTAS regional campus in Sohar. Founded 2020. ~3,500 students. Serves northern Batinah industrial coast.
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